Rugby Sports

Ex Cinderford Chairman Nigel Wilce admits Cinderford and Loughborough has “Everything lined up to be a good match” 

Seventh placed Cinderford RFC face fourth placed Loughborough Students in the National League Two West at the Beavis Memorial Ground tomorrow. Ex-Cinderford chairman Nigel Wilce was full of anticipation heading into tomorrow’s clash. Looking ahead to the fixture, Wilce said: “They (Loughborough) have had a pretty good start, it’s got everything lined up for it […]

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Gloucester Rugby team news: Alfie Petch to get first start in Premiership Cup fixture

Gloucester Rugby have made seven changes to their matchday 23 for Saturday’s visit of Cornish Pirates for the first ever meeting between the two sides. Ollie Thorley replaces Josh Hathaway on the wing as the Wales international joins up with his national side. Louis Hillman-Cooper is taken out of the matchday 23 with Max Knight […]

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“It’s a frustrating result”: UOG Men’s Rugby Union Captain Aodha Hession after narrow loss to Cardiff Met

University of Gloucestershire’s Men’s Rugby Union captain Aodha Hession remained positive after his side’s 27-21 loss to Cardiff Met on Wednesday.  Despite the winless start to the season, the Irishman kept a level head to review both the positive and negative aspects of their first-round cup defeat in the Welsh capital. “It’s a frustrating result. […]

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Preview – Gloucester Hartpury and Exeter Chiefs Aim To Continue Unbeaten Streaks To Claim Top Spot

Gloucester-Hartpury Women hosts the Chiefs as they both aim to top the table at the start of next week with neither team losing so far this season. Both teams won comfortably in their previous fixture, which should make for an entertaining game. Exeter are heading to Kingshlom after beating Leicester Tigers 52-10. The hosts also […]

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Preview – Leicester Tigers Host Gloucester Rugby As Gloucester Look To Climb Premiership Table

Gloucester Rugby head to Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Sunday, October 20 to take on Leicester Tigers in round five of the Gallagher Premiership. This game is played as the latest Slater Cup fixture in honour of former club captain Ed Slater, who continues to fight motor neurone disease. The Slater Cup is the trophy […]

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“The key areas of focus will be our attack and defensive line” – Clifton RFC Colts forward Soul Jacas on Dursley fixture

Clifton RFC Colts forward Soul Jacas believed his side must improve their communication ahead of their upcoming GRFU U18 League match against Dursley on Sunday afternoon.  Jacas revealed: “The key areas of focus will be our attack and defensive line because previously, we have lacked communication, leading to errors in attack and missed tackles in […]

Gloucestershire Rugby Walking Rugby

Rugby on the move: Cheltenham Walking Rugby head coach Lee Janes gives his thoughts on the second anniversary of the club

Walking Rugby has been on the rise for the last couple of years, with the sport bringing a different perspective on the game many people love and play. Every Tuesday night, people around the Cheltenham area and beyond come to participate in walking rugby at the Cheltenham Civil Service Club. Coming in as a new […]