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Padel club coach Will Ostling believes there could be up to 5000 courts in the next three years, as the sport continues to grow across the country. Ostling, originally from Sweden, thinks the sport can compete with other recreational sporting activities like tennis and squash, with sessions provided for amateurs and pros. “It’s just driving […]
George Skivington said there was “a bit of frustration” in Gloucester Rugby’s win over Sale Sharks, which saw the Cherry and Whites move closer to Champions Cup qualification. Sale had a great start, leading 12-0 before Ben Loader’s try and George Barton’s conversion made it 7-12 going into the break. Gloucester then put themselves in […]
Cheltenham Town have confirmed the appointment Swindon Town Chief Commercial Officer James Watts as the club’s new managing director. Watts has experience with multiple clubs around the South West and Wales, taking on roles with Hereford and Newport County before his stint with Swindon, where he was appointed in 2022 as their commercial manager before […]
Malvern Town Chairman Chris Pinder is glad to see the town “come together” after Lee Hooper’s men achieved promotion to the Southern League Premier South. The Hillsiders ran out the 3-2 winners in the Southern League South Division playoff final against Shaftesbury. With Joe Bullock, Harry Clark and Sam Clark all on target to promote […]
The Cheltenham Festival is around the corner, and Racing TV journalist Ash Symonds has his say on the horses that could cause some trouble at the festival. Symonds said there are “a couple on his list” to do well at Britain’s biggest jumps festival. “I like the look of Echoing Silence in the mayor’s novice […]
Cheltenham Town women have completed the signing of former Republic of Ireland youth international Millie Pullen to add to Tom Davies’ squad. Pullen, who can play as either a striker or a winger, joins the Robins after a stint with the Baggies, where she played 11 times. We are delighted to announce the signing of […]
Steve Cotterill has called on fans to “help the team out” against Barrow as Cheltenham look to continue their unbeaten streak on Friday evening. The Robins have been unbeaten in their last four with three draws and a dramatic last-minute winner from George Miller securing victory over Salford last time out at Whaddon Road. George […]
​Paul Collicutt has said that fans will “wait and see” if his side has learned their lesson from last time out against Portishead, as Bishops Cleeve welcomes them to Kayte Lane this weekend. Last time out, Cleeve’s 12-game league unbeaten run came to an end, as Posset put five past Colly’s men to continue their […]
The first jump meeting of the season at Cheltenham is underway. And you can have a look at all the results here at Park Life Sport 1:15 William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle 1: 8. French Ship 6/1 2: 7. Navajo Indy 9/4 3: 4. Bowensonfire 9/2 Nicky Henderson’s East India Express fell who […]
Hartpury head coach Mark Cornwell says Chinnor will be a “tough challenge” as the Championship side look to get back to winning ways. The Gloucestershire side lost to Bedford 38-30 last weekend, after two successive wins over Cornish Pirates and Worcester Warriors. Cornwell said on this Saturday’s fixture, “Chinnor’s a different challenge completely to Bedford; […]