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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“I am an incredibly proud captain,” Naomi Willetts on Alcofrolics one-pin comeback win
The Alcofrolics beat Spartans with an incredible last ball comeback victory in their 480-479 win in the One Eyed Jacks’ Summer League on Tuesday evening. Coney Hill star Ryan Morgan finished with a 12-spare to score 81 and win the game by a single pin after winning eight of the 10 legs in the second […]
“Proud as an Instructor” – Gloucestershire LudoSport Coach watches students shine at regional competition
LudoSport head coach Dave watched his students compete in a regional competition in late April, where the winner earned a spot at the national championship. Dave was proud of his students, having watched them grow from beginners to competitors facing tough opposition in high-level tournaments. “Even though the guys aren’t my students anymore, they were […]
Opinion: The LA Lakers will triumph at the 2025 NBA Finals and pick up their 18th title
After the LA Lakers traded for Lebron James and Anthony Davis in 2019 the organization were hoping for years of success and multiple championships to come with that. It started perfectly for the franchise as in 2020, the LA Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship in the bubble. This success would be short-lived as the […]
Why is now the right time to join East Glos Racket Club? Coach Steve Worlsey explains
In recent years, racket sports have grown massively in popularity. In Gloucestershire, one of the biggest clubs is East Glos Club, which started off as just a tennis club but has now expanded into all racket sports. The club, which was formed during the reign of Queen Victoria, now has over 2,000 members, Racket Manager […]
“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 […]
Five years on from Covid 19: How sport came to a standstill and Cheltenham Town fell short of promotion.
Five years ago, in Wuhan, China the beginning of a worldwide pandemic was starting to spread. In a matter of months all sports leagues across the world were all paused to keep people safe. The sports industry is one of the most lucrative in the entire world and Prof Smith and Prof Skinner from Loughborough […]
Former Gloucester Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has a “really good chance” of making an NFL roster – NFL analyst Liam Horsley
Gloucestershire-based NFL analyst Liam Horsley, son of the late former Forest Green Rovers owner Trevor Horsley, believes that former Gloucester Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has a “really good chance” of making an NFL roster. Rees-Zammit was recently lured into switching sports from rugby to American football by the NFL and their International Player Pathway Program, […]
University Of Gloucester Defender Josh Carter Hopes To Make The 18-Man Squad
Former Redditch United Under 18’s player, Josh Carter is optimistic about getting into the Varsity squad to take on Worcester on Wednesday March 20. Josh Carter, 20, has been with the University of Gloucester 2nd team and has been with the squad throughout the season, and is hoping to play for the team in Varsity. […]
Gloucester Rugby reach first final in six years after 17-14 triumph over current Premiership Rugby Cup holders Exeter Chiefs
Gloucester Rugby are into the Premiership Rugby Cup final after defeating the current champions Exeter Chiefs by 17 points to 14 in what was a cagey and nervy affair at Kingsholm Stadium. The Cherry and Whites started the game incredibly strong, and earnt themselves a penalty within the first three minutes after a scrum, however […]