News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham’s famous turf is back this weekend as the National Hunt season begins with Willie Mullins amongst the headlines to send runners at the two-day Showcase. While it’s not often that we see Willie Mullins represented at the Cheltenham Showcase Meeting, this year the Irishman has decided to send Chart Topper into the Pertemps Network […]
Back-row Ethan Roots joined the Exeter Chiefs’ in 2023 and has put in over 50 appearances for the squad, as well as four caps for England. Steve Borthwick, captain of the England Rugby squad, named his squad for the three-day Quilter Nations Series training camp on 19 October, but Roots fell short from the list. […]
Swindon Town’s Women’s Development Team took action in the FA Wiltshire Women’s County Cup which saw them take a 14-0 win over Salisbury FC, to take them to the next round. Chiarna Deller, Devs manager, quoted after the game “it’s nice for us (Devs) to control a game, and it gives them a set of […]
Cheltenham welcomes the return of jump racing as this afternoon’s Showcase card unveils the early-season stars of the 2025–26 campaign. The road to the Cheltenham festival starts here. Day one of the Cheltenham Showcase often brings excitement, surprises, and the first real glimpse of what lies ahead for the new jumps season. Prestbury Park’s seven-race […]
When you think of rugby league, places like Wigan, Hull and St Helens automatically spring to mind. But almost nobody, even some of the biggest fans don’t spare a thought for Cheltenham, but, the small Cotswold spa town is indeed the birthplace of International rugby league. February 15th 1908, Great Britain, then the Northern Union, […]
“They are a dangerous side especially at home but we want to go there and do really well in the game” Steve Cotterill emphasised ahead of his sides trip over the bridge on Saturday afternoon. Newport who sit in 23rd in the table have had a difficult start to the season, however, Cotterill was keen […]
We have coverage of Gloucestershire’s County Championship match versus Kent, Forest Green Rovers play-off campaign. There’s also news from Laura Winter as she talks F1.
Gloucester Rugby have announced the signing of scrum-half Mike Austin who made two impactful appearances on loan from Hartpury RFC for the Cherry and Whites this season and will now join the club permanently this summer. Austin, is an electric player who’s strength is moving the ball quickly with the added touch of a phenomenal […]
East Glos Club receptionist Charlotte Pallister highlighted the importance of being part of a sports club as a way to support and improve mental health. Mental Health Week a chance for, players, coaches and communities to come together and open up about well-being. Cheltenham has always been the place to raise awareness whether that be […]
It’s that time of year once again as the annual Gloucestershire cheese rolling rolls around once again. The event takes place at Coopers Hill on Monday, May 26th. The event remains free, with the first race starting at midday. For beginners, the rules of cheese rolling are simple: chase the cheese. The 30kg cheese can […]