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Hartpury University U18 became history makers after their 9-2 win against Gosport Borough U18 in the FA Youth Cup. A first half hat-trick from Cian Fitzgerald plus goals from George Killick and Haydn Evans meant they lead by five at the break on Thursday night. Spencer Hamilton’s side scored four more goals in the second […]
Martin Longworth says Hartpury University FC are close to dreaming of a trip to Wembley following their 2-1 win over Clevedon Town in the FA Vase. Hartpury reached the FA Vase fourth round for the second season running after they produced an inspired second half comeback to beat Clevedon. A Ben Baxter double helped a […]
Martin Longworth says his side needs to show respect ahead of Hartpury University FC’s Hellenic League Division One clash with Clanfield 85 on Saturday. Hartpury welcome league leaders Clanfield to Hartpury College in a classic six-pointer as Longworth’s side sits five points off their opponents. Longworth’s side are in the luxurious position that they have […]
“I’d do anything for these boys” said University of Gloucestershire number 8, Dan Page even after his team were thrashed by local rivals Hartpury. The Gloucestershire University rugby team were beaten 55-0 by a well drilled Hartpury side at Plock Court on Wednesday. First year student Page, who attended and captained Pembroke College, played a […]
Hartpury take on Bristol in their final game of their debut RFU Championship season on Saturday, with tickets almost sold out at Gillman’s ground. A temporary stand has been installed at the Hartpury home ground in preparation for their fixture with the champions, this takes their total capacity up to 2,400, with over 2,300 tickets having already […]
With Gloucester Rugby’s sights set firmly on a play off position this season, no players on international duty this weekend could be welcomed, as the club continue to prepare for the run-in. The Cherry and Whites currently sit in 6th, just four points off the top four. Media Manager Duncan Wood admits that it could […]
Friday 23 February 2018 – 20:00 – France v Italy Heading into the halfway point of this year’s Six Nations tournament, both France and Italy are yet to pick up a win. France sit above Italy who are rock bottom having failed to win any of their last 14 Six Nation matches. Mathieu Bastareaud returns […]
Sierra Nevada, Spain’s highest in land peak, was the training ground for four of Hartpury’s rowers during the New Year’s festivities. High altitude training is one of a rower’s worse nightmares. Sitting on a rowing machine at 2,320 meters above sea level, knocks the breath out of your lungs. It’s not only long miles sat […]
Having shared training sessions with the up and coming college at the end of last year, the two teams have come together to form a women’s eight. The relationship between the two teams, who share the training facilities at Gloucester Boat House, have over the years been strenuous. Matters have however improved over the past […]
Gloucester-Hartpury ended a three game winless streak with a bonus point victory over Richmond FC on Sunday. The Women’s Super rugby team ran out 37 -15 winners with Glos wing Ellie Underwood grabbing a hat-trick. It was Ellie Kildunne who scored the opening try of the match before Underwood grabbed her first. Richmond brought it […]