News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Men’s Football Ones moved to the top of the Western 3A table with acomfortable 3-1 victory over Exeter University Fours at Plock Court on Wednesday afternoon. Goals from Callum Bridge, Macsen Rhys-Williams and Rory Hunt saw Gloucester move to thesummit for the first time this season. They will have the opportunity to secure the […]
World Rally Championship co winning driver Nicky Grist has called for more affordable entry points into motorsport to ensure its sustainability for future generations. As of 2024, 77 thousand people participated in motorsports across England, marking an increase on previous years. However, this is very little in comparison to the millions that watch Formula One on […]
Slimbridge AFC manager Tom Deakin was pleased with his side’s resilience after their 1-1 draw against Hereford Pegasus. A late equaliser from Slimbridge’s Will Hawes in the 87th minute cancelled out Rory Thompson’s fantastic free kick, resulting in the game finishing all-square. “The whole game is a positive for us,” said Deakin. “It’s been a […]
Forest Green face Boston United tomorrow in the National League and that comes with big news for Rovers as Liam Sercombe is back from injury. In the reverse fixture between the two teams, Sercombe scored a brace and an incredible half-way line goal so his return will be exciting for the fans after making his […]
Former Formula 2 driver Zak O’Sullivan has finally returned to racing after his axe from F2 earlier this season due to a lack of funding. The Williams Driver Academy star drove for ART Grand Prix but was replaced by fellow Williams junior Luke Browning before the Monza round. He posted on his social media platforms […]
University of Gloucestershire competitive karting captain Hubert Oleniacz has explained why his team are absent from meaningful competition this year. The karting leader boasts previous experience in Senior Rotax karts, performing at a high level for a number of years. Since arriving at the university, the 18-year-old has quickly become a figurehead of the karting […]
East Glos Club has been part of Cheltenham’s sport scene since the reign of Queen Victoria, and has welcomed thousands of members throughout the years. The club first started out as a cricket club in 1882, and it wasn’t until 1885 when tennis was first played on the grounds; as the wives of the cricketers […]
Cheltenham Town Women’s manager Tom Davies is “really excited” as his side travel to Stockport County on Sunday to play the North West side in the FA WNL Plate quarter-finals. “It’s a great opportunity for us. It’s an opportunity to put ourselves in a position where we could be in the semi-finals,” said Davies. “We’ll go […]
UoG Women’s Rugby team lost 93-5 against Cardiff Met Women’s Rugby 2s at Plock Court on Wednesday afternoon. Captain Madi Williams spoke after the game, about her team’s performance: “We knew Cardiff Met were going to be a strong side. We’ve obviously played them for the last three weeks, so we knew it was going […]
Gloucestershire Young Carers Charity offered the opportunity for 16 young carers to experience the world of martial arts. The event took place on Tuesday, October 29 and the young carers were taught a range of martial arts skills, including Kickboxing and karate fundamentals (striking combinations), judo demos, learning breakfalls and self defence techniques as well […]