Speaking after the game, it was clear to see team captain Josh Kane’s pride in his team’s performance and had it not been for untimely injuries, the University of Gloucestershire could have taken home the win with ease. “[on how to better prepare] Not getting injuries to two key players would’ve helped. “The injury to […]
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Varsity Rowing: Cancelation Threat For 2nd Year Running
Extreme weather could bring heartache to the University of Gloucestershire (UOG) rowing team as they seek their maiden win in Varsity. Last year the event was cancelled after Worcester failed to book out their stretch of the river Severn, Bevere Lock, and ended up forfeiting the point to UOG. The fixture, which has been dubbed […]
VARSITY UPDATE: Men’s cricket lose their first Varsity meeting for four years against Worcester
The University of Gloucestershire mens cricket team have lost their first Varsity encounter in four years following a four-wicket defeat to the University of Worcester. This leaves UOG trailing by five points to nine in the multi-sport competition. Worcester won the toss and chose to bowl first on a good pitch. It was very […]
PREVIEW: Gloucester City vs East Thurrock United
Gloucester City will entertain East Thurrock United tomorrow in their final home game of the season as they look to push for a top-half finish in the National League South. Last time out, the Tigers suffered a setback in their resurgence under manager Marc Richards as they fell to a 4-1 home defeat against St […]
TENNIS: GB’s Heather Watson plays Japan No.1 in Fed Cup
British number 2 Heather Watson faces World No. 22 Japanese player, Naomi Osaka, in the opener of the Fed world group stage 2 play-offs. Watson, 25, will face Osaka in the Bourbon Beans Dome stadium in Japan. The two players have met on one previous occasion, with Watson having to retire injured back in August 2017, although […]
WEATHER: Top six sports to play in the sun
Temperatures are hitting 23 degrees in some places right now in England, and people are wondering.. is it time to get the Pimms out? We at ParkLife Sport think yes it is, so here are our favourite sports to play to make the most of the sun. Cricket A sport played outside exclusively in the summer and in […]
PREVIEW: UOGWH’s Alicia Turner looks ahead to this weekend’s Varsity clash
University of Gloucestershire Women’s hockey team are currently underway in preparation for the big derby against Worcester University this Saturday. The women have had an up and down season after being promoted last season into BUCS League South B. Times have been challenging but playing against top universities such as Exeter and Oxford Brookes have improved the […]
PODCAST: Cheltenham Town & Forest Green Rovers’ Run-in
Listen as Conor Bursnell and Elliot Lee chat about how they feel Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers will fare at the end of the season. Bursnell and Lee talk Mo Eisa, ‘El Glosico’ and the future of both clubs.
SNOOKER: Jack Lisowski to play Stuart Bingham in First Round of World Championships
Jack Lisowski, has never progressed past the round of 32, as he was knocked-out in the 2013 edition by Barry Hawkins (who eventually came runner-up to Ronnie O’Sullivan). Lisowski made his way through to this stage gaining 30 frames and only conceding 10, beating Christopher Keogan (10-4), David Grace (10-3) and Alan McManus (10-3). Lisowski […]
UOG EQUESTRIAN: Reaction to Varsity victory
The University of Gloucestershire first started competing against their rivals from Worcestershire in 2006 but it was only in 2013 when Women’s Equestrian first started competing in the tournament. This year’s event took place last Wednesday in what proved to be a tight contest between the two, as Gloucestershire came out on top as a result […]