https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/shimizukotobluesharks/Recent content in shimizukotobluesharks on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 03 Jul 2026 09:34:49 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-forms-development-partnership-with-shimizu-koto-blue-sharks/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:34:49 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-forms-development-partnership-with-shimizu-koto-blue-sharks/Gloucester Rugby has announced a multi-year international development partnership with Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks, a prominent club in Japan’s League One. As part of this exciting collaboration, six players and five staff members from the Blue Sharks will join Gloucester’s pre-season programme at Kingsholm for a month-long placement beginning July 13. During their time at Gloucester, the visiting players and staff will engage closely with the club’s first-team and academy members, gaining valuable hands-on experience in areas such as rugby operations, medical services, and strength and conditioning.