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, […]
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Former Forest Green midfielder Anthony Barry named by England as assistant to Thomas Tuchel
Former Forest Green Rovers midfielder Anthony Barry has become the assistant manager of the England National Team. Barry joined Forest Green in May 2013, following a three-year spell with Fleetwood Town. In August 2013, he made his debut for the Gloucestershire club in an impressive 8-0 victory against Hyde at the New Lawn. The 38-year-old […]
Why West Ham’s James Ward-Prowse should be in the England squad
Nine goal involvements already this season would normally guarantee you a place in the England squad, unless your name is James Ward-Prowse. Bouncing back from a heartbreaking relegation with his boyhood club Southampton last season, he only lasted one Championship game before making the jump to UECL winners West Ham. Ward-Prowse has made an instant impact, […]
“For me, international sport should be over”, Dr Emily Ryall sparks dispute over Qatar’s World Cup
Dr Emily Ryall revealed her conflict with the idea of elite international sporting competitions in a public debate held at the University of Gloucestershire’s Park Campus yesterday evening. “If we’re serious about climate change, the days of these World Cups are numbered”, was the way Dr Ryall described the only acceptable avenue to stop the […]
England Rugby Women and Men’s side progress to World Cup Quarter-finals in style
England Women’s Rugby Union and Men’s League sides both cruised to comfortable wins on the weekend as they set sights for World Cup glory. England’s Women thrashed South Africa 75-0 to top pool C and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Australia. A heavily rotated Red Roses side ran in a remarkable 13 tries as […]
Cricket World Cup: From the dark horses to the worlds best
As the English cricketing summer fades away, attention turns to Down Under for the T20 Cricket World Cup in Australia, with what many fans believe might be the most open competition to date. With the preliminary group stage just around the corner, many new fans of the sport are wondering how the tournament will work […]
Gareth Southgate on England’s game vs Switzerland and issues in Qatar
England host Switzerland tomorrow night in their first friendly of this international break. Bukayo Saka has had to withdraw from the squad after recording a positive COVID-19 test. “It was shame to lose Bukayo but we are back in those moments again where this is a spike again [in covid cases],” explained Gareth Southgate. Emile […]
England seal first senior trophy since 2019 with 3-1 win over Germany
Late goals from Millie Bright and Fran Kirby sealed a first senior trophy on home soil since 1966 and a first trophy since 2019 as England overcame Germany at Molineux. It was the perfect start for the hosts as the ever reliable Ellen White got on the end of Fran Kirby’s through ball to slot […]
Calcutta Cup denied Gloucester rivalry as Mark Atkinson is overlooked for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
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 […]
Uncapped Alana King selected as Australia announce Women’s Ashes squad
All-rounder Alana King could make her international debut in the Women’s Ashes Series after being selected by Cricket Australia as part of a 15-player squad. Australia – looking to defend their title since claiming it in 2015- will host a seven-match series, consisting of three T20 matches, a single Test match and three one-day internationals. […]