With the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place this summer, there will be a number of Gloucestershire-based athletes hoping to return back to England with a medal around their neck. Gloucestershire boast a number of impressive athletes who have won varying medals over the years. Here is a list of some local athletes who have […]
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Varsity: University of Gloucestershire Student Union President Luc Brown “really excited” to face University of Worcester
University of Gloucestershire Student Union President Luc Brown says that the University are “really excited” to host this year’s Varsity clash with the University of Worcester. With last years event cancelled due to COVID-19, it has been a long time since the two University’s have gone into battle. In 2019, the competition ended in a […]
Gloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington praises “fantastic” Bristol Bears ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash
Gloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington says that top of the league Bristol Bears are playing “fantastic rugby” ahead of Monday’s Gallagher Premiership clash. The Bears have only lost one of their last 10 games, and just three in 18 this season and they have the Gallagher Premiership title firmly in their sights with four […]
The Forest Green Rovers squad that won promotion at Wembley four years ago: Where are they now?
On May 14, 2017, Forest Green Rovers won promotion to the Football League via the play-offs with a 3-1 win over Tranmere at Wembley. All of the players who featured for Rovers that day have moved on, but where are they now? Here’s a look at what that famous starting XI are up to four […]
The Cheltenham Town players who could be released this summer
With the season now over, football clubs up and down the country are unveiling their retained lists, with out-of-contract players learning their fate. After the elation of winning the League Two title, Cheltenham Town will soon bring out their retained list – which highlights the harsh reality of football. Nine Cheltenham players – many of […]
BREAKING: UEFA Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City to be played in Porto with fans
It has been confirmed that the UEFA Champions League between Manchester City and Chelsea will be played at Porto’s Estadio do Dragao. The final was going to be played in Istanbul, but Turkey was added to the ‘red list’ of at-risk countries by the UK government last week. Embed from Getty Images If the final […]
Where are they now? The Forest Green Rovers squad that lost in the FA Trophy 20 years ago today
It’s been 20 years since Forest Green Rovers lost 1-0 in the FA Trophy final to Canvey Island at Villa Park. A goal from Ben Chenery in the 15th minute proved the difference between the two sides. Embed from Getty Images Here is what a selection of the Rovers players from that day are up […]
Allianz Premier 15s: Gloucester Hartpury prepare to take on rock-bottom DMP Durham Sharks
Gloucester Hartpury Women will be hoping for a comfortable afternoon when they host rock-bottom DMP Durham Sharks in the Allianz Premier 15s on Saturday. Gloucester Hartpury will be hoping to bounce back from their 28-15 defeat to Harlequins last weekend, and they have made nine changes from the game to face the side yet to […]
Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 28 preview: Four players who you should put in your teams
Another Fantasy Premier League gameweek is upon us. Last week was a largely successful one for FPL players, with many Manchester City and Southampton players receiving double digit hauls in their fixtures. The deadline to make transfers for your team is at 18:30 on Friday, with Newcastle United taking on Aston Villa to see in […]
Forest Green Rovers defender Kane Wilson: ‘Three points would be perfect birthday gift’
Forest Green Rovers full-back Kane Wilson says that three points against Harrogate Town on Saturday would be the perfect birthday present. Despite reaching a landmark age of 21 on Thursday, Wilson was unable to celebrate his birthday in the way that he would have wanted, instead spending it in training. Embed from Getty Images “Three […]