After the last four weeks being forced to the sideline, the Cheltenham defender Ibrahim Bakare is close to return and hopes to be involved in the game against Colchester United on Saturday after training all week with the team. Fans are excited by the recent news that Bakare may appear this Saturday, with fans wanting […]
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“Don’t take any notice of the league table”- Forest Green Rovers manager Steve Cotterill ahead of Braintree Town
Forest Green Rovers manager Steve Cotterill is aware of the threats Braintree Town possess and believes their league position is not a true reflection of their qualities. The visitors to The New Lawn this weekend currently sit 20th in the table and last season were promoted from the National League South via the playoffs. “Dangerous. […]
“It’s going to be another tough game” – Swindon Town U18s full-back Harry Chard on the upcoming Forest Green Rovers fixture
Swindon Town U18s fullback Harry Chard admitted “it’s going to be another tough game” against Forest Green Rovers U18s in the Youth Alliance League. Town will travel to Hartpury University on Saturday morning in search of all three points as they look to climb up the table. “I think it’s going to be another tough […]
UOG Women’s Rugby captain Madi Williams reflects on romping 45-7 victory
“I am buzzing first game of the league” after their 45-7 win at home and of the season.When Madi Williams was speaking on how she felt the girls played she stated. “I think the girls put up a brilliant performance” “Team jelled really well I’m so happy” with it being their first game of in […]
Top Of The League Clash – AFC Totton VS Gloucester City Preview
Mike Cook Looks Ahead: The Gloucester City manager stated that he feels “no pressure” and that it will be a “good test” going into a top-of-the-table clash against AFC Totton: “I expect Totton to be very organised; they’ve got some quality players and obviously spent a lot of money, but I think it is going […]
“The key areas of focus will be our attack and defensive line” – Clifton RFC Colts forward Soul Jacas on Dursley fixture
Clifton RFC Colts forward Soul Jacas believed his side must improve their communication ahead of their upcoming GRFU U18 League match against Dursley on Sunday afternoon. Jacas revealed: “The key areas of focus will be our attack and defensive line because previously, we have lacked communication, leading to errors in attack and missed tackles in […]
Rugby on the move: Cheltenham Walking Rugby head coach Lee Janes gives his thoughts on the second anniversary of the club
Walking Rugby has been on the rise for the last couple of years, with the sport bringing a different perspective on the game many people love and play. Every Tuesday night, people around the Cheltenham area and beyond come to participate in walking rugby at the Cheltenham Civil Service Club. Coming in as a new […]
Scott Laird on rugby, developments in the women’s game and growth of the sport
For Cheltenham North’s Scott Laird, rugby has not always been his first love. He didn’t gain an interest in the sport until he moved down to England from Scotland. “I always played football and I didn’t really discover rugby until I moved to secondary school down here,” he says as he looks back on how […]
University of Gloucestershire football team fight off comeback in pre-season friendly win
UoG fought off a stern test from University Degrees Abroad as they claimed a 2-1 win in their pre-season game at the TigerTurf stadium. View this post on Instagram A post shared by University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football (@uogmensfootball_) UOG’s first goal arrived from the penalty spot in the 20th minute with midfielder Dylan Venn […]
Barnwood United’s Chris Coward speaks out after the news of Walls Social Club closure
Wall’s Club, home of Barnwood United and City of Gloucestershire WFC, yesterday announced it’s closure which will take place on Sunday 31st March. This will leave the two clubs without a home for the remainder of the season. The venue released a statement Wednesday morning on their social media and website which read: It is with […]










