Cornish Pirates faced Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby Cup, losing 36-28 but showing improved performance compared to their previous 68-7 defeat to Exeter. Pirates scored four tries, with Will Gibson and Sol Moody among the standout players, while Gloucester's scoring was led by Ollie Thorley and Max Knight. Although the Pirates remain at the bottom of their pool, joint-head coach Alan Paver expressed pride in his team's competitive spirit and emphasized the need for improvement in set pieces and basic skills during their upcoming training. The match marked the first competitive encounter between the two teams, with Gloucester fielding a youthful side but still managing to secure the win. Paver highlighted the importance of the Cup as an opportunity for his players to test themselves against higher-tier teams. The Pirates will next face Championship rivals Hartpury, hoping to build on their recent performance.