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