Marcus Bignot has left his role as assistant manager at Swindon Town following the Robins ninth place finish in SkyBet League two. Bignot joined Town in June 2024 as a part of head coach Mark Kennedy’s staff, and while Kennedy was dismissed six months later, he stayed and worked under Ian Holloway, helping them stay […]
Author: Cameron Kirk
From 20 minutes of rugby union to rugby league international – Uni of Glos’ Luis Rowe on Portugal call up and UGRL’s historic season.
University of Gloucestershire’s rugby league man, Luis Rowe, is the latest UGRL player to be handed an international call-up, with the prop-forward set to earn his first cap for Portugal in June. Representing his mum’s side of his family, Rowe will wear the famous Portugal colours for the first time in their match against France […]
Louise Parker looks ahead to Varsity, with the win well in their sights
“This is my team. These are my people.” UoG Volleyball captain Louise Parker says the team is confident of taking back the Varsity title in the 2026 edition. Varsity. The University of Gloucestershire vs the University of Worcester. In 2026, the UoG Volleyball team is looking to gain its revenge on its closest rivals. In […]
Steve Rosewarne on the future of Skittles as he sets out on his Spanish cycle fundraiser
“The finances are grim.” Skittles star Steve Rosewarne is set for a Spanish cycling challenge to raise some much needed funds for his local club. Skittles is a South-Western delicacy, but with dropping numbers and falling funds, Rosewarne and his brother Kevin are ready for the challenge of a lifetime, as they get ready to […]
Cheltenham: The unknown birthplace of international rugby league
When you think of rugby league, places like Wigan, Hull and St Helens automatically spring to mind. But almost nobody, even some of the biggest fans don’t spare a thought for Cheltenham, but, the small Cotswold spa town is indeed the birthplace of International rugby league. February 15th 1908, Great Britain, then the Northern Union, […]
UGRL’s James Boyles on Nottingham win and unbeaten expectations for the season
UGRL full-back James Boyles believes they can “Win the league, undefeated” as they get off the mark in perferct fashion in BUCS tier two. It was the beginning of a new season, one that brings hope for the University’s only rugby league team, following their relegation to the second tier last season. They travelled to […]






