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In the final game before Varsity, the University of Gloucestershire Rugby Union side beat Plymouth Marjon 74-28 at Plock Court. Dan Page capped off his amazing season with his second hat-trick of the season and 15th try throughout the season. Harry Leftwich and Iman Hussain both went over for braces. Winger Tom Hamilton gave his thoughts on the […]
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, […]
This week’s action in the six nations has the chance to shape how the rest of the competition will look. England look to realistically keep their title hopes alive as they welcome a strong France side to the newly named Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Italy have the chance to create history as they welcome […]
Former international rugby union referee Ed Morrison insisted clubs rely heavily on broadcasting after the sport has suffered financially in recent years. With the 2025 Six Nations in full flow, the buzz around the sport is back for a short while. The viewing figures of international rugby will always remain high and generate substantial […]
Seventh placed Cinderford RFC face fourth placed Loughborough Students in the National League Two West at the Beavis Memorial Ground tomorrow. Ex-Cinderford chairman Nigel Wilce was full of anticipation heading into tomorrow’s clash. Looking ahead to the fixture, Wilce said: “They (Loughborough) have had a pretty good start, it’s got everything lined up for it […]
Gloucester Rugby Defence and Rugby Strategy Coach Dominic Waldouck has issued a stark warning to other Premiership Club sides as he reveals his team are in it to win it ahead of their first ever meeting against the Cornish Pirates this weekend. “George (Skivington) has clarified that to us that this competition is important to […]
University of Gloucestershire’s Men’s Rugby Union captain Aodha Hession remained positive after his side’s 27-21 loss to Cardiff Met on Wednesday. Despite the winless start to the season, the Irishman kept a level head to review both the positive and negative aspects of their first-round cup defeat in the Welsh capital. “It’s a frustrating result. […]
Gloucester Rugby earnt back-to-back wins for the first time this season, after recording a 28-17 victory over Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm. A first half try for Jonny May and two for Santiago Socino gave the Cherry and Whites the lead at the break despite a score from Clerment scrum half […]
“I have got the date in the diary circled for Cardiff Met away in the new year, I am so excited for it” said University of Gloucestershire rugby captain Toby Atkinson. Cardiff Met scored in the last minute to win the game 30-26, despite Gloucestershire having a nine point lead with 10 minutes to go. […]
This evening Gloucester Rugby face Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup, looking to get back to back wins for the first time this season. The game kicks off at Kingsholm at 8pm. Last time out, the Cherry and Whites won 15-10 away against Georgian side Black Lion as fly half George Barton kicked five […]