Captain Twelvetrees has departed the field due to an ankle injury.

A second try for Gloucester comes in the 12th minute. Freddie Burns puts a lovely kick across for Sharples to collect. He does so and scores in the corner. The conversion is wide from the difficult angle.

The throw isnt good and Irish look to punch their way out of their 10 meter.

Irish with the put in inside their own half. Gloucester get a good shove on and Irish are penalized. Gloucester go down the line.

TRY!! Massive start for Gloucester. Billy Twelvetrees makes a good break. Good support play from Stooke keeps play alive, he then throws a nice skip pass to Kalamafoni who goes over in the corner. Twelvetrees converts. 7-0.

We're underway!

The sides make their way on to the field in front of a sizable crowd.

Brilliant conditions for rugby here at Kingsholm. Kick off coming shortly.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this premiership clash between Gloucester and London Irish in Kingsholm. Today Gloucester play their final home game of the season. A 7th place play off is still a possibility for Gloucester so today is a massive game for them. Club captain Tom Savage returns to the bench meaning Twelvetrees will continue to captain the side.
Irish stand one place below Gloucester and they play for pride today. They will be looking for a big away performance as their season comes to an end. An action packed encounter is anticipated so stay with us for updtaes through out.