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The transition from sudden retirement to property: A look into Shane Duff’s post-playing career

“I’ll never forget it on January the 26th 2012. As a grown man, I cried in another grown man’s office and I didn’t even know the bloke. “He just said, ‘Mate, you’re never playing again.’” Shane Duff made just 15 appearances for his new club Bradford City before his childhood dreams were shattered. “I went […]

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Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn focusing on 50 points before giving play-offs a ‘right go’

Cheltenham Town boss Michael Flynn has insisted that he is focused on reaching the benchmark of 50 points before thinking of any other possibilities as his side face Cumbrian side Barrow on Saturday. The marker of 50 points is the target which usually seals survival in League Two and the 44-year-old wants to achieve that […]

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“Go make a statement. Allow what we’re good at doing to happen”- Gavin Deane after UoG’s Women’s rugby’s 48-0 result over UWE

After a blinding victory over University of the West of England. University of Gloucestershire Head coach Coach Gavin Deane, was resolute over his teams performance. “We looked after the ball going forward. We got the opportunities to expose a bit of space out wide. Kept it tight for a couple of phases, to then expand […]

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University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football triumphs 3-0 over University of Plymouth in a dominant second half performance.

The University of Gloucestershire (UOG) men’s football team put on a dominant performance against the University of Plymouth on Wednesday, securing a convincing 3-0 win at Plock Court.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football (@uogmensfootball_) Quick fire second half goals from Adam Smith and Dylan Venn gave […]

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Forest Green Rovers women’s manager admits her side face “difficult game” against Bristol City Women Academy in important GFA senior cup game

Forest Green Rovers Women’s manager Louise Fensome is expecting “a difficult game” as her side take on Bristol City Women Academy, with the two sides are battling it out for top spot in Group B of the inaugural Gloucestershire FA Women’s Senior Cup. “They’re an academy side, they probably train three times as much as we […]

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Sutton Coldfield Women’s manager admits ‘hard conversations’ will be held with players after heavy defeat

Sutton Coldfield Women’s manager Steve Benyon has revealed that he will hold tough conversations with players after their 6-0 defeat against Northampton. A hat-trick from Jade Bell alongside goals from Amber Pearson and Lisa Milliken secured an emphatic victory for the hosts. The Cobblers’ victory puts them top of the Women’s National League Division One […]

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Six Nations Preview: England face tough test, Italy could make history and Ireland welcome back experienced star

This week’s action in the six nations has the chance to shape how the rest of the competition will look.              England look to realistically keep their title hopes alive as they welcome a strong France side to the newly named Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.             Italy have the chance to create history as they welcome […]

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“Getting pelters from the shed to having them in behind” – former Gloucester and Bath back row Gareth Delve takes a look at the rivalry ahead of academy clash

Gareth Delve, a product of Bath’s academy system, who went on to wear the colours of bitter rivals Gloucester, re-enters the rivalry as a coach.                   Delve made his senior debut away to Gloucester in May 2002 for the Blue, Black and Whites, which saw the home side win 68-12, playing in front of the […]

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Gloucester Rugby U18’s host local rivals Bath as they look to close the gap between the two sides ahead of finals day

Gloucester welcome Bath in the Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League as they look to pick up a crucial victory to move within a point of their West Country rivals with finals day looming. The Cherry and Whites are coming off a big win away to Exeter Chiefs which saw them win 47-29. Academy manager and […]