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Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that 19 players will depart the club at the end of the season, including six key members of the squad who are now seeking new opportunities. In addition to the previously confirmed senior departures, club centurions Chris Harris, Ruan Ackermann, and Freddie Clarke will also leave Kingsholm this summer, each moving […]
Rachael Blackmore has called it quits after an illustrious career as a jockey. Blackmore was the first ever female jockey to win the Grand National aboard Minella Times in 2021, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup aboard A Plus Tard in 2022. Here is a look at her top three rides at the iconic Cheltenham festival. […]
Kit Joubert, founder of the Instagram sensation @numberplatehistory, has reflected on the beginnings the niche account that now captivates millions monthly. Joubert’s account focuses on the subject of number plates in the United Kingdom and around the world. He tells captivating stories on the history of registrations, as well as explaining how their formats work. […]
The start of the softball season is underway after the Heavy Hitters tournament in Czechia took place on the 3rd and 4th of May. Heavy Hitters International Fundraising Softball Tournament is an annual event in Prague which is organized by the Prague Peak Education Fund (PPEF). The coed slowpitch tournament has been a staple of the […]
Former Cheltenham Town youth prospect Cameron Pring was victim of defeat in the EFL Championship play-off semi final as Bristol City were brushed aside by Sheffield United over two legs. The left-back did not feature in the first leg at Ashton Gate, but played 68 minutes at Bramall Lane before being substituted for Sam Bell. […]
UOG Karting Club member Sam Gingell (centre, in grey) has delved into the “brilliant” racing session he experienced with the University of Gloucestershire Kart Club at Herefordshire Raceway. Gingell provided insight on the club’s “most successful outing yet” since relaunching in September 2024. The Travel and Tourism student spoke highly of the circuit conditions, close on-track […]
Rachael Blackmore announced her retirement from horse racing on Monday, bringing an end to a decorated 16-year career in the saddle. The 35-year-old has claimed some of the sport’s biggest prizes, making history as the first female jockey to win both the Aintree Grand National in 2021 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022. The […]
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Bishop’s Cleeve Development manager Alex Cheal believes his side are capable of competing in Hellenic Division One, despite narrowly missing out on promotion in the play-offs. Cleeve were defeated 2-0 by Swindon Supermarine Development in one of the Hellenic Division Two semi-finals, missing out on promotion to Step Six. It was a game in which […]
Hello and welcome to today’s Park Life Sport live blog! It’s a bright and sunny day here in Cheltenham and we’ve got plenty of content coming your way, including reaction from Bristol City’s play-off loss to Sheffield United, the updates from last night’s University of Gloucestershire Darts World Championship knock-outs, and a reflection on Rachael […]