Chris Harris will start for Scotland in their Six Nations opener against England – but there will be no Gloucester rivalry in the Calcutta Cup as Centre Mark Atkinson has been left out of Eddie Jones’ squad. Harris has made 31 appearances for Scotland since making his debut in 2017, and will line up at […]
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Wales squad named for Six Nations championship
The 36-man squad, including uncapped players, have been named for the championship taking place in February and March. Three uncapped players make an appearance for the squad this year which include: Dewi Lake (hooker), Jac Morgan (back row) and James Ratti (back row). The squad contains 20 forwards including Wyn Jones, Gareth Thomas, Aaron Wainwright, […]
Heineken Champions Cup weekend preview: Who are Bath, Bristol and Cardiff playing and when?
This weekend we have the third round of the Heineken Champions Cup where plenty of English teams are in action across the continent. Cardiff take on Harlequins tonight, the Welsh side currently sit bottom of Pool B having been winless in their first two games, while Quins sit top with two wins from their two […]
“It’s a big, big game for us”: Jamie Shillcock highlights the importance of Worcester’s European showdown with cup giants Toulon
Ahead of the return of European Rugby this weekend, Worcester flyer Jamie Shillcock addressed the media as the Warriors look to bounce back after a narrow 22-19 away defeat to Bath on Sunday. After losing their first Challenge Cup game away at Newcastle 31-26, the Warriors saw their second game cancelled away to Biarritz due […]
Mike Tindall MBE to star in local Charity match against Gloucester City AFC
Gloucester City will host a different type of opposition in their Heroes for Rugby Charity fixture at New Meadow Park, on January 30. The fixture is in preparation for the Rugby for Heroes legends game which will take place later in the year but will also allow Gloucester AFC to show off their new ground […]
Bath, Sale, Newcastle and Scarlets European games in France may go ahead after quarantine lifted
British clubs’ fears of enduring a 48 hour quarantine on arrival in France have been assuaged after the French government announced they would relax restrictions for vaccinated British travellers from Friday. Bath, Sale, Newcastle and Scarlets all have games scheduled in France this weekend, but those matches were in serious doubt whilst France continued to […]
University of Gloucestershire Men’s Rugby Season So Far: Sanderson’s Nerves Of Steel, Emphatic Away Wins And Injury Crisis
With 2022 well underway and the weather beginning to take a turn for the better, the resumption of BUCS is not far away. For those involved at UoG Men’s Rugby, it is a chance to re-gain some momentum after a mixed first-half of the season. Rugby Editor Sam Rhymes takes a look back at the […]
10 Hartpury Players Selected In England U-18 Squad for 2022 Season
England u18 Head Coach James Cooper has this morning announced his England squad for the 2022 season, with 10 players from Hartpury C of E and Hartpury College being called up. Tess White, Gwennan Hopkins, Lucia Scott, Olivia Constable, Naomi Brennan and Cerhys Gould join Sophie McQueen, Incila Ocal, Kira Leat and Leah Brough in […]
Old Patesians’ Basement Battle Continues As Whimpering Wellington Next Up In Vital Visit To Cheltenham
Old Patesians return to action at Everest Road this weekend as they host Wellington in Tribute South West 1 West at 2pm on Saturday. Park Life Sport’s Rugby Editor Sam Rhymes takes a closer look ahead at both sides ahead of the pivotal clash. It has been a challenging season for every club across the country during […]
European Rugby: English clubs still waiting on French government travel regulations
English clubs Sale Sharks, Bath, Scarlets and Newcastle Falcons are still on high alert regarding the movements of the French government and their guidelines on inbound travel. As it stands, if you want to travel to France you must isolate for 48 hours before you can go outside. Coupled with this non-negotiable requirement, you are […]