Ackermann stars as Gloucester see off London Irish

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Gloucester swept into second place in the English Premiership with a 24-7 victory against London Irish at Kingsholm on Friday.

London Irish paid the price for failing to take advantage of early pressure as they allowed Gloucester to get a foothold and take four points.

Ruan Ackermann scored two of Gloucester’s three tries, with Ollie Thorley grabbing the other.

Lloyd Evans converted two with Adam Hastings adding a penalty and a conversion.

Olly Cracknell scored London Irish’s try which Paddy Jackson converted.

Irish have now won only twice in 23 visits to Gloucester in the Premiership era.

The scorers:

For Gloucester:
Tries: Ackermann 2, Thorley
Cons: Evans 2, Hastings
Pen: Hastings

For London Irish:
Try: Cracknell
Con: Jackson

How good was Ruan Ackermann?!

The @gloucesterrugby MOTM spoke to @btsportrugby after tonight’s clash 🙌#GallagherPrem | #GLOvLIRpic.twitter.com/zTXKlzx1Fx

— Premiership Rugby (@premrugby) February 4, 2022