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A controversial decision has been made to officially include E-sports as a pilot event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The news was met with open arms by many, but not without an equal amount of push-back. One criticism originated from Gloucestershire’s Olympic silver medalist Sharron Davies who said in a response to the […]
Gambia midfielder Ebou Adams has come back to Nailsworth from the African Cup of Nations “an even better player” according to boss Rob Edwards. Adams recently returned from the tournament in Cameroon having helped his country to the quarter finals in their first ever appearance. But he’s back now and will look to line-up away […]
Great Britain’s women’s curling provided an immediate response after defeat earlier today, by thrashing Sweden 8-2 in their second round robin match. Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds and Hailey Duff were unlucky to lose 6-5 to Switzerland in the early hours of this morning, but responded well with a clinical win against the reigning […]
Last weekend saw the return of the Six Nations, and all those engrossed were treated to a thrilling round of action that saw a Calcutta Cup upset, Ireland dominate in Dublin and France flex their muscles against Italy. There were some stand out performances from Stuart Hogg, Marcus Smith and Mack Hansen to name a […]
Cheltenham Town host Fleetwood Town in what could be a season defining match at Whaddon Road on Saturday. The two sides are separated by just three places and four points as 19th placed Fleetwood look to complete a league double over Michael Duff’s Cheltenham side. Tuesday night’s win over Sunderland was a historic result for […]
Forest Green Rovers Women could give debuts to new signings Antonia Breach and Lannece Hole as they face Marine Plymouth Academy Ladies this Sunday. Rovers have struggled with injuries in the past few weeks and will certainly be bolstered by their new signings as well as a recent influx of younger players in the squad. […]
Cirencester Town manager John Brough expects a tough battle in this weekend’s local derby at Slimbridge AFC, despite the 14-place difference in the league table. The Centurions are currently Non League Division One Southern South leaders by five points, and have not lost a match in 12 fixtures, amassing a total of 10 wins and […]
Alfie May’s late strike against Sunderland on Tuesday night saw the club climb up to 100th place in the EFL all-time top scorers table. May’s strike was the 1192nd time the Robins have found the net in league action, taking them above New Brighton AFC who competed in the West Cheshire League before folding in […]
In the Winter Olympics so far, team GB have had a medal drought, and the Skeleton might be their last hope. GB has historically found success in the sport, with Gloucestershire local Lizzy Yarnold earning gold medals in the competition at the past two Winter Olympic games, 2014 and 2018. Team GB’s skeleton athletes for […]
All-rounder Emma Lamb has been included in England’s squad for the 50-over World Cup beginning in March. Head coach Lisa Keightley has named 15 players in her final squad selection for the upcoming tournament in New Zealand, where the team will look to defend their title. 24-year-old Lamb can bat at the top of the […]