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Cheltenham Town Women assistant manager Mike Harris has explained his in-depth thoughts on the recent Women’s Super League rebrand. Harris supported CTFC Women manager Tom Davies during a record-breaking season for the club. The Robinesses finished eighth in the FA WPL Premier Division South and
Gloucester Rugby announced today that 19 players from their current squad will not be returning next season, with several key names now seeking new clubs. Director of Rugby George Skivington addressed the media to explain the reasoning behind the departures but stressed that his focus remains firmly on finishing the current campaign strong, rather than […]
Cheltenham Kings Boxing Club head coach Sean Martin has revealed that blockbuster fight nights – like Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – increase interest in the sport locally. According to the Cheltenham-based coach, big British boxing events consistently attract people from all walks of life to the club. The famous Benn – Eubank family […]
Freya Rowley completed her first season as dance captain at the University of Gloucestershire and it is clear to say it was a triumph. “I am so proud of everyone, the girls have absolutely smashed it this year and I couldn’t have asked for a better team.” The 22-year-old commented. The team hosted a ‘So […]
On this day 75 years ago, Formula 1 began with its first world championship race at Silverstone Airfield. The post-war series was designed to show off the racing excellence of international manufacturers on the same stage. Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Talbot, Maserati, ERA and Alta all built their cars to a specific set of regulations, and […]
Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that 19 players will depart the club at the end of the season, including six key members of the squad who are now seeking new opportunities. In addition to the previously confirmed senior departures, club centurions Chris Harris, Ruan Ackermann, and Freddie Clarke will also leave Kingsholm this summer, each moving […]
UOG Karting Club member Sam Gingell (centre, in grey) has delved into the “brilliant” racing session he experienced with the University of Gloucestershire Kart Club at Herefordshire Raceway. Gingell provided insight on the club’s “most successful outing yet” since relaunching in September 2024. The Travel and Tourism student spoke highly of the circuit conditions, close on-track […]
Rachael Blackmore announced her retirement from horse racing on Monday, bringing an end to a decorated 16-year career in the saddle. The 35-year-old has claimed some of the sport’s biggest prizes, making history as the first female jockey to win both the Aintree Grand National in 2021 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022. The […]
Bishop’s Cleeve Development manager Alex Cheal believes his side are capable of competing in Hellenic Division One, despite narrowly missing out on promotion in the play-offs. Cleeve were defeated 2-0 by Swindon Supermarine Development in one of the Hellenic Division Two semi-finals, missing out on promotion to Step Six. It was a game in which […]
“I just couldn’t make it up, it was incredibly humbling, and I was blown away. You don’t do things to get recognition, but it is nice when some people do recognise what you’re doing. I feel very fortunate and very lucky that people have took the time to put my name forward for things.” These […]