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Gloucestershire overseas cricketers Glenn Phillips and Paul van Meekeren have continued to help their nations to successful World Cup campaigns so far. Phillips and his New Zealand side currently sit fourth in the table after three losses on the bounce before a huge game versus Pakistan early on Saturday morning. Van Meekeren has continued to […]
After a big boom in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, there was a big rise in the number of spectators for Wheelchair Rugby. In 2020, Great Britain won gold in Tokyo which Finn Lusty believes gave the sport a massive boost. “In 2020 in Tokyo we won gold which then gave us a lot […]
Flag football has been announced as a new sport for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. It’s been announced alongside 4 other sports that will also debut in 2028 which include Cricket, lacrosse, softball-baseball and squash. For those who aren’t quite familiar with the sport, it is a non-contact version of American football. All players […]
With it being the FA Cup this weekend, it is that time of year where we have a look to see how the Gloucestershire sides have faired in the 152-year-old competition. Cheltenham Town We begin with the highest-ranked league side in the county, Cheltenham Town. The Robins’ best-ever FA Cup run came in the 2001/02 […]
Brimscombe and Thrupp manager Sam Prior was left disappointed with his sides “below par performance” in their 3-1 loss against Royal Wootton Bassett Town in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Despite a late consolation from Liam Harper, a brace from Alfie Presley and another from Sam Packer was enough for the visitors to seal the […]
Football without fans is nothing. A statement that runs round the terraces throughout the country. With some clubs having a massive following around the UK and some having very little. In this article I will dive into different supporter groups around the UK and how they show their support in a positive and negative way. […]
University of Gloucestershire first team goalkeeper Oscar Bignell said “we had a few disciplinary issues which we addressed” after playing large parts of Bucs league game against Plymouth with 9 men. Bignell’s side lost 4-0 in Aldi Men’s Western Tier Three League game on Tuesday, with Patrick Bilongo and Rory Hunt spending time on the […]
Laura Wetzker is a female épée fencer currently studying in Germany and competing for the German national team and Bayer Leverkusen. The young athlete is coming off winning to two gold medals at German national tournaments, and gave an insight on her disciple and goals for the future. After winning two gold medals in the […]
This Tuesday saw the start of Movember with plenty of fundraisers being held across the country to raise money and awareness for various causes. Men’s health is the primary focus and the University of Gloucestershire Cricket Club have started their own Movember campaign. The club will be updating the world on their journey on Instagram […]
“I’d do anything for these boys” said University of Gloucestershire number 8, Dan Page even after his team were thrashed by local rivals Hartpury. The Gloucestershire University rugby team were beaten 55-0 by a well drilled Hartpury side at Plock Court on Wednesday. First year student Page, who attended and captained Pembroke College, played a […]