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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Forest Green announce signing of Worthing’s Temi Babalola four days after knocking him out of the FA Cup
The forward has eight goals in 14 appearances for Worthing so far this season. Only four days after they knocked Worthing out of the FA Cup with a 4-1 demolishing in front of their own fans, Forest Green Rovers have rubbed further salt in the wounds by signing their leading goal scorer, Temi Babalola. The […]
James Pryer: “We Want To Get To Nationals Again”
Vice President of the University of Gloucestershire Darts team, James Pryer has set out his goals for the team ahead of the new season, stating that he believes they can reach nationals once again two years on from the university’s last appearance there. Pryer has stated that Nationals is “100% the aim but for us […]
UDA Soccer triumph in Gloucestershire derby as the new BUCS season gets underway
UDA Soccer dismissed University of Gloucestershire’s Fifth team 7-0 in the opening week of the BUCS football season, in what was a statement performance from the International Students. It has been a tough start to the new season for University of Gloucestershire’s fifth team. Starting with a heavy pre-season defeat to Oxford Brookes fourth’s resulting […]
UGRL’s James Boyles on Nottingham win and unbeaten expectations for the season
UGRL full-back James Boyles believes they can “Win the league, undefeated” as they get off the mark in perferct fashion in BUCS tier two. It was the beginning of a new season, one that brings hope for the University’s only rugby league team, following their relegation to the second tier last season. They travelled to […]
Preview: Unbeaten Bishops Cleeve look to take top spot back as they take on Shaftesbury
Bishops Cleeve have dropped to third after their controversial draw against Swindon Supermarine, but look to leapfrog Malvern and Frome with a win at home over Shaftesbury. It’s been a good start to the season for Bishops Cleeve, who remain unbeaten in Division One South of the Southern League. Before Tuesday, they had only dropped […]
“He’s the Best They Could Have Appointed”: Former Lead Physio on Steve Cotterill’s Cheltenham Homecoming
As Steve Cotterill begins his second spell in charge of Cheltenham Town, former lead physiotherapist Andrew Mitchell shares exclusive insight into the manager’s methods, mindset and what his return means for the club. When Steve Cotterill returned to Whaddon Road this month, the reception said it all. The applause, the nods, the sense of something […]
Match Preview: Newent Town to make history as they prepare to travel to North Devon
On Saturday, Newent Town will play in the first round of the FA Vase for the first time in the Gloucestershire club’s history as they travel down to Devon to take on Barnstaple Town. The Daffs picked up a 2-0 win against Keynsham Town thanks to goals from Dylan Hart and Dan Judge. View this […]
Preview: Cheltenham Saracens Women host fellow strugglers Bishops Cleeve in local derby
Both teams have had a poor start to the season, with Cheltenham Saracens having one win in four and Bishops Cleeve losing both of their openers. This Sunday, it’s ninth vs tenth in Division One of the Gloucestershire County Women’s League as Cheltenham Saracens host Bishops Cleeve, who have been lucky to avoid sitting rock […]
“You really do get a runners high, its such a good feeling” – Libby Bell speaks on her new found hobby
“I’ve signed up for the Paris marathon next year, I can’t wait to do a proper run after doing a half one this year,” Cheltenham Town Women’s defender, Libby Bell, has got into running this year, her main reason was to “Build fitness, “transitioning from a midfielder at Bristol Rovers to now a wing-back at […]