Team GB have been dealt a massive blow as it was announced snowboarder Katie Ormerod would miss the 2018 Winter Olympic games, which starts in Pyeongchang today.
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Season Opener: Severn Stars vs Manchester Thunder preview
The Netball Super League season gets underway this Saturday and Gloucestershire’s entry into this league is of course the Severn Stars. They come into this season with a revolutionised squad, a new head coach and, hopefully for fans, some great performances. Season Opener, a tough match They tip-off the season against Manchester Thunder who had […]
Katie Ormerod leads the way for Team GB’s medal hopes ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
With the Winter Olympics starting tomorrow, we take a look at some of the medal hopefuls for the games with an exciting two weeks of action to come in Pyeongchang.
Forest Green Rovers surprise former England player Jermain Defoe with special vegan cheese delivery
Forest Green Rovers have surprised England and Bournemouth Jermain Defoe with a special delivery of their vegan cheese, the striker has revealed in sensational fashion on social media outlet Instagram.
PREVIEW: Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers
Gloucester Rugby will play hosts to Leicester Tigers this Saturday at Kingsholm in a mid-table clash in the Aviva Premiership. The home side currently sit in fourth place, six points ahead of this weekend’s opponents Leicester in eighth position. The Cherry and Whites will be looking to improve on last week’s result against Newcastle Falcons after a 31-19 […]
Cheltenham Town vs Port Vale Preview
Cheltenham Town host Port Vale this weekend in what could turn out to be a very important game for the Robins in their League Two campaign. The home side sit in 16th on 36 points however, they cannot afford to lose this game. If Port Vale come away with the victory they would leapfrog their […]
Six Nations: England vs Wales Team News
England England have made two changes in preparation to take on Wales at Twickenham this Saturday. Eddie Jones has chosen Danny Care to replace the injured Ben Youngs at scrum half as well as giving Jonathan Joseph the nod ahead of Ben Te’o. The selection of Danny Care will make him England’s most capped Scrum Half of all time. […]
Gloucester trio named in England U20 squad for Wales clash
Gloucester rugby’s Henry Walker, Alex Seville and Aaron Hinkley have been named in England’s 23 man squad to face Wales this Friday. Walker starts at hooker with his teammates lining up as replacements. Wales lie top of the table after round one with England unbeaten in third. England will; be looking to use their home advantage […]
Ex-UoG student Lizzy Yarnold to carry Winter Olympic flag for Team GB
Reigning skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold, will carry the Team GB flag at the opening ceremony of this year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. The University of Gloucestershire graduate won gold in Sochi back in 2014 and will carry the flag when the Games officially start on Friday. Embed from Getty Images The former Geography and Sport and […]
Gloucestershire Cricket: Michael Klinger’s Perth Scorchers lose in Big Bash semi-final
Gloucestershire opening batsman, Michael Klinger scored only 15 runs for reigning Big Bash champions Perth Scorchers in their semi-final defeat to Hobart Hurricanes. Embed from Getty Images Scorchers won the toss and opted to bowl first, but this proved to be a mistake as both opening bowlers were very expensive in their early overs. Mitch […]