Gloucester Rugby come into this in great form winning their first two games in the Premiership against Newcastle Falcons and Harlequins. The Cherry and Whites are also unbeaten over the season with them not losing a game in the premiership cup where a couple of sides had slip-ups against the Championship sides and one of them […]
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What is causing the referee shortage in grassroots football?
The number of referees in football has seen a drop in recent years, with many local leagues struggling to have enough officials for the weekend games. This could be due to suffering abuse from players, not having enough time to officiate or simply not having enough interest in the first place. After all, why would […]
Grand National and Cheltenham Festival winning trainer Kim Bailey provides update on stable stars and the season ahead
Kim Bailey has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, operating at an impressive 23% strike-rate. The trainer is certainly no stranger to success at the highest level, as he has trained winners in The Grand National, The Cheltenham Gold Cup and The Champion Hurdle. Hoping to continue the positive start to the season, […]
AFC Kempsey and Montpellier tipped to run rampant in this season’s Cheltenham League
Cheltenham Association Football League expert Rob Morrison has predicted AFC Kempsey and Montpellier dominance in the current CAFL campaigns. Morrison is the league website’s administrator whilst refereeing when he is called upon, as well as being the president of Cheltenham Civil Service. He also reports for Severn Sport, providing a roundup on a bi-weekly basis […]
Forest Green Rovers v Crawley Town: David Horseman needs The New Lawn to be a fortress
David Horseman says he wants Forest Green Rovers to make The New Lawn a fortress ahead of their League Two clash with Crawley Town on Saturday. Rovers have only managed two home wins this season with only one coming in the league against Colchester United with a record 5-0 win. Tuesday night saw Rovers fall […]
Broad Plain II captain Francesco Andres says his side are “raring to go” ahead of Gloucestershire clash against unbeaten Dursley II
Broad Plain II captain Francesco Andres reveals this weekend’s clash away from home with Gloucestershire side Dursley II will test his side’s “commitment and desire”. Broad Plain II have gone undefeated this season, winning three from three. But they will be tested this weekend when they face Dursley II who are also unbeaten this season. […]
University of Gloucestershire Student Union has decided to cancel multiple Varsity sports one month into the academic year
The UOG student union recently announced that sports such as cricket, athletics, and swimming will not feature at the 2024 varsity event against University of Worcester later in the academic year. In a statement made by the student union which was sent to sports teams it says, “Both Worcester SU and Gloucestershire SU are experiencing […]
BREAKING: Prolific goalscorer Ben Whitehead rejoins Cirencester Town from Swindon Supermarine
Ben Whitehead has linked back up with Cirencester Town where he scored 100 goals in 106 games in his most recent spells at the club. Whitehead moves back from Swindon Supermarine who he signed for in the summer but due to a lengthy injury he hasn’t played as much as he wanted. Confirmed! What […]
Cheltenham trainers target success at Prestbury Park as the jump season begins at the home of British Jump Racing
As racing returns to Cheltenham, I have looked at some of the local trainers’ horses and analysed those that I think have a good chance of success. Fergal O’brien – Ravenswell Farm will be sending another strong hand to Prestbury Park as Fergal O’Brien and co will attempt to have a successful start to this […]
The cricket season is over but the indoor cricket season starts as the University of Gloucestershire head down to the Sophia Gardens for Indoor BUCS
The Gloucestershire team will be the one of two Universities in their division to be from England as they play against both Cardiff’s Universities, Swansea and Aberystwyth and more over two weekends with the first one tomorrow on the 28th of October. The 2023 Varsity winners hope to improve on a good year last year, […]









