This week, former University of Gloucestershire student Lizzy Yarnold became Great Britain’s greatest ever Winter Olympian, after winning gold in Pyeongchang. The 29-year old retained the title she earned four years earlier in Sochi, becoming the first Briton to successfully defend a title in the Winter Olympics. Embed from Getty Images With dizzy spells threatening Yarnold’s hopes, […]
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Five of the best pubs in Cheltenham to watch the Six Nations
Nothing beats a live rugby match in a pub. The Natwest Six Nations are in full swing as we get set for the third weekend of action. We’ve selected five of the best pubs in Cheltenham to catch all the action. 5 – Harry Cook Free House Every game is live at Harry Cook’s, […]
DARTS PREVIEW: Big names get their eye in ahead of Saturday’s Cheltenham Masters
Top names from the world of darts are preparing for The Spectre Cheltenham Masters by stepping up to the oche in Germany tonight. Twelve thousand fans will pack into Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena to witness a top-of-the-table Unibet Premier League clash between Simon Whitlock and Michael Smith. Whitlock is among four players competing in Germany who […]
Pyeongchang’s Winter Olympic legacy and its inspiring athletes – why there is more to the Games than Lizzie Yarnold’s gold
The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang have been a welcome reminder of what affect sport can have on people’s lives. Whilst a lot of the focus from an English perspective has been on Lizzie Yarnold, there have been a few real feel good stories that have come from this year’s competition. In this morning’s events we […]
Cherry & Whites Quartet Set For U-20 Duty
Seabrook will make his debut at U-20 level, whilst Seville makes his first appearance in this season’s tournament. Hinkley returns in the back after his try scoring debut two weeks ago against Wales. Scotland call in Charlie Chapman as the junior side search for their first win of the Championship as the two sides clash […]
Cheltenham Town’s George Lloyd taking it ‘one step at a time’ in quest for first team spot.
George Lloyd is enjoying a very productive season playing in the reserve and youth team games for Cheltenham Town, but the forward is taking each game in his stride. With 32 goals to his name already this season, it wouldn’t be surprising to see big clubs show an interest in Lloyd – but the youngster […]
Investigation dropped against Gloucester Rugby head coach Johan Ackermann
Police have ended an investigation involving Gloucester Rugby head coach Johan Ackermann and his son Ruan, in which a man suffered facial injuries. No action is to be taken against either men. Embed from Getty Images Gloucestershire Constabulary released a statement that two men, aged 47 and 22, had attended interviews on 31 January in […]
20 week ban given for bite on Hartpury student and ex-Gloucester academy lock
The RFU have banned Diogo Ferreira for 20 weeks after he was found guilty for biting former Gloucester Academy second row and current Hartpury College player, Harry Wilson. Ferreira, who has been on the books of Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons, was found guilty of biting Wilson in the BUCS Super Rugby game between Durham […]
Former Forest Green Rovers captain David Pipe aims for second Wembley appearance with Newport County
Former Forest Green captain David Pipe admitted that he hopes Newport County reach Wembley again at the end of the season in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final.
Winter Olympics: Lizzie Yarnold leads Team GB at the Winter Olympics
Lizzie Yarnold carried the British Flag in Pyeongchang at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. She led all 58 British athletes around the stadium in South Korea, there were due to be 59 British athletes however Katie Ormerod misses out with a fractured heal. Embed from Getty Images Yarnold said when speaking to the BBC: […]