Gloucester Rugby earnt back-to-back wins for the first time this season, after recording a 28-17 victory over Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm. A first half try for Jonny May and two for Santiago Socino gave the Cherry and Whites the lead at the break despite a score from Clerment scrum half […]
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University of Gloucestershire rugby captain Toby Atkinson reflected on conceding a last minute winner at home to Cardiff Met
“I have got the date in the diary circled for Cardiff Met away in the new year, I am so excited for it” said University of Gloucestershire rugby captain Toby Atkinson. Cardiff Met scored in the last minute to win the game 30-26, despite Gloucestershire having a nine point lead with 10 minutes to go. […]
Preview: Gloucester Rugby vs Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup
This evening Gloucester Rugby face Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup, looking to get back to back wins for the first time this season. The game kicks off at Kingsholm at 8pm. Last time out, the Cherry and Whites won 15-10 away against Georgian side Black Lion as fly half George Barton kicked five […]
“I think we can go all the way” said Bristol City U-18 captain Calum Hewlett after victory over Stoke City
Bristol City Under 18’s captain, Calum Hewlett believes that his side can win the FA Youth Cup after victory in the third round. Hewlett scored a penalty in the 32nd minute as the Young Robin’s ran out 3-0 winners over U-18 Premier League side Stoke City. In the fourth round, Bristol City will take on […]
Pat Lam insists that his Bristol Bears side need to avoid costly mistakes ahead of their clash with Exeter Chiefs
Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam says his side need to cut out their handling errors ahead of Sunday’s encounter with Exeter Chiefs. The Bears lost last week against Harlequins with only 90 seconds to spare, as Jarrod Evan’s slotted a late penalty, to lose despite dominating for the majority of the second half. The […]
Cribbs FC manager Richard Luffman looks ahead to his side’s long journey to fourth place Mousehole
“We have got a lot of wounded players” said Cribbs manager Richard Luffman ahead of their seven hour round trip to Mousehole on Saturday. The Bristolian side have had a flying start to life in the Southern League Division One after promotion last year from the Hellenic League and sit seventh. They take on a […]
Cribbs FC manager Richard Luffman reflects on his side’s 0-0 draw against Evesham United at The Lawns
“We have to be a little relieved to come away with 0-0,” said Cribbs manager Richard Luffman after his side’s goalless draw against Evesham United. The South Gloucestershire based outfit played the entirety of the second half with 10 men after Ross McErlain was sent off in the 43rd minute. Evesham also had a man […]
University of Gloucestershire No. 8, Dan Page reflects on his side’s defeat against Hartpury University
“I’d do anything for these boys” said University of Gloucestershire number 8, Dan Page even after his team were thrashed by local rivals Hartpury. The Gloucestershire University rugby team were beaten 55-0 by a well drilled Hartpury side at Plock Court on Wednesday. First year student Page, who attended and captained Pembroke College, played a […]
Park Life Sport Live Blog: News from new Cheltenham Town gaffer Darrell Clarke ahead of Saturday’s clash with Cambridge United
Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the talking points in Gloucestershire. We have breaking news from Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers’ press conferences, as they both prepare for games on Saturday. Moreover, we will also look back over the sporting events that have taken place this week, offering in depth reviews of […]
Is Henry Arundell the answer for Steve Borthwick as England advance into the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup?
Steve Borthwick should strongly consider using Henry Arundell for England’s matches in the Rugby World Cup as they look towards the knockout stages. The ex-London Irish winger has only featured once in the competition so far, scoring an English record of five tries against Chile in game week three. Arundell has explosive qualities that cannot […]