Gloucester Rugby is pleased to announce that player, Billy Twelvetrees will be hosting his testimonial year. The Cherry and White legend who is now in his 10th season with the Club will celebrate his remarkable achievements over the course of the next twelve months.

The testimonial events are taking place from January to early September 2022, ending in a celebration dinner! A Gloucester Rugby testimonial game at Kingsholm in honour of Billy is also being planned for Saturday February 19^th with more details to follow.

The testimonial committee are planning a range of events including a Ladies Night, Question of Sport quiz evening, a business Leadership Lunch with high profile guest speakers, and a Golf Day plus other events in the pipeline. The year will conclude with a Celebration Dinner in September.

Twelvetrees joined the Cherry and Whites from Leicester Tigers in 2012 and since then has been a regular in the match-day 23, notching up 235 appearances for the Club so far.

Billy has chosen two benefitting charities close to his heart:

• The Pied Piper Appeal leading children’s charity in the county, raising funds for sick and disabled children in hospital, the 12 special needs schools, Wish holidays for children with life limiting illnesses and Gloucestershire paediatric mental health.
• Winston’s Wish is a charity supporting children, young people, and their families after the death of someone close to them. The charity offers a wide range of practical support and guidance via a Freephone Helpline, online support, crisis messenger text service, individual and group support, publications, and training.

Gloucester Rugby Chief Operating Officer, Alex Brown is delighted that Billy will be celebrating his testimonial year. “It is great to honour Billy with his testimonial year, he has given a huge amount to this club, and it is fantastic that he is getting the recognition he deserves. The club are looking forward to supporting him during this year and host many of the events. We are thoroughly looking forward to the testimonial fixture next year and anticipate it will be a fantastic day for all of our community.”

George Skivington, Gloucester Rugby Head Coach added: “Billy is a great player to have in the squad. He brings a wealth of experience to the team and is a fantastic voice both in training and on the pitch. He continues to be a consummate professional, which I’m sure he has been since he arrived, and thoroughly deserves his testimonial year. I know that everyone at the Club is looking forward to celebrating this achievement with him.”

Commenting on his special year, Billy said: “To be awarded a testimonial at a club like Gloucester is truly overwhelming and exciting. The list of Gloucester legends that I follow is amazing and something I never thought would happen. I am deeply honoured to be part of this special club for the last 10 years, which has been mine, and my family’s ‘holm’, with some great memories. Thank you to the committee for your amazing work in putting it together. I look forward to celebrating this year with all rugby fans and I hope to see you all soon.”

Stay up to date with Billy’s testimonial at www.twelvetreestestimonial.co.uk