A Scottish Parliament bill intended to make it easier for transgender people to transition is being opposed by Westminster. The bill, which was passed with 86 to 39 votes, would make the process for changing your legal gender much easier. Previously, a transgender person would have to be diagnosed with gender dysphoria by a doctor, […]
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Calcutta Cup denied Gloucester rivalry as Mark Atkinson is overlooked for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
Chris Harris will start for Scotland in their Six Nations opener against England – but there will be no Gloucester rivalry in the Calcutta Cup as Centre Mark Atkinson has been left out of Eddie Jones’ squad. Harris has made 31 appearances for Scotland since making his debut in 2017, and will line up at […]
Gloucester players we could see in the Six Nations
Last year Wales kick-started their year off in the best way by winning the Six Nations, on the other end England had one of their worst tournaments as they finished in fifth place. We are less than a month away from the 2022 Six Nations and the England squad is set to be announced within […]
Commonwealth Games day eight round-up (12th April)
It was an eventful, yet successful day on the Gold Coast yesterday at the games for the home nations and the hope of medals continues today. There were disappointments and surprises at both ends of the emotional spectrum. Starting with Hockey and the England Women’s team fell just short of a chance at the gold […]
SIX NATIONS: Preview of this week’s action
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 […]
Scotland and Wales name Six Nations squads
Wales and Scotland announced their NatWest Six Nations squads this morning, with current and former Cherry and White players involved. Current players Ross Moriarty and Owen Williams have both been selected for Wales, whilst Gloucestershire born winger Alex Cuthbert is also selected, despite many calling for his omission. Former Cinderford RFC winger, Josh Adams has […]