the north gloucestershire combination is the governing body for the sport of rugby union in the city of gloucester and surrounding area in the county of gloucestershire, england. the combination is responsible for organising clubs and cup competitions in the city of gloucester and surrounding area, but is ultimately part of the gloucestershire rugby football union, which has overall control over rugby union in the county. although there is no senior men's team (they are only eligible for the gloucestershire county side), there are north combination junior sides (under-16), as well as a vets team.