University of Gloucestershire men’s cricket captain Neal Osborn has underlined his winning mindset heading into the Varsity and Outdoor British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) games. Osborn has skippered the first team for two summers running and it was recently announced he would be doing so again in 2023. “I don’t invest my time in […]
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Xander Howgate speaks on the prospect of University of Gloucestershire’s bright second half of the season alongside his personal goals
University of Gloucestershire’s football second team are looking for a second half of the season revival after a disappointing start in the Aldi Men’s Western Tier 3 League, writes Dziugas Kandrotas. The Blues have had a major squad change with many players leaving at the end of last season. The first half of the 2022/23 […]
University of Gloucestershire Rugby captain Sam Rhymes on the lack of consistency on the tackling rules in the Premiership
In the Premiership match between Gloucester and Saracens on Friday night, a questionable high tackle from Owen Farrell on Jack Clement late on led to a lot of frustration on the consistency on the rules. Farrell went on to score a last-minute drop goal in controversial circumstances. University of Gloucestershire Rugby captain Sam Rhymes had […]
‘I’m not too fussed about results’ says UOG fourth team player-manager Josh Sneddon-Coombes ahead of crucial league clash with UDA
University of Gloucestershire (UOG) fourth team player-manager Josh Sneddon-Coombes has admitted he cares more about performances than results before his side face UDA on Wednesday. The team fell to a lacklustre 4-1 defeat to Aberystwyth last week and now lie on just three points from three league fixtures so far this campaign. Their only victory […]
Gloucester Library Planned Move to Ex-Debenhams Site
The University of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council are working together to move its biggest library from Brunswick Road to the old Debenhams in Kings Square. The new location for the library is not only modern and accessible, it is in a new university building which will allow for a greater partnership between the library […]
Volleyball Match Report: University of Gloucester Men 2-3 Cardiff University
University of Gloucestershire Men’s Volleyball add yet another defeat in their BUCS League game against Cardiff University but are heading into the Western Conference Cup with their “heads held high”. The close nature of the teams’ positions in the league prepared them both for a tough match as the Gloucester boys did not get off […]
“For me, international sport should be over”, Dr Emily Ryall sparks dispute over Qatar’s World Cup
Dr Emily Ryall revealed her conflict with the idea of elite international sporting competitions in a public debate held at the University of Gloucestershire’s Park Campus yesterday evening. “If we’re serious about climate change, the days of these World Cups are numbered”, was the way Dr Ryall described the only acceptable avenue to stop the […]
“Recently my mental health led me to a place I’d wish no one else.” – University of Gloucestershire E-Sports Manager Ben Solomons on Movember
University of Gloucestershire’s E-Sports Manager Ben Solomons will be busking with a flute on Cheltenham High Street this Saturday in order to raise money to support Movember. The entire E-Sports society has gotten behind him in support and have even decided the songs that he will be playing via a collaborative Spotify playlist. View this […]
University of Gloucestershire E-Sport Round-Up: The Valorant, CS:GO and League of Legends teams hold on as the Overwatch squad begins to gather momentum
The result of the Overwatch team’s matches tonight will determine whether they are able to make it to play-offs or their season ends here. Overwatch went 2-1 on Monday, ahead of their final week of qualifiers. The Goats have shown steady progress, walking away with their winningest week yet after a star performance from Jon, […]
Longlevens’ Joe Westrip: “We never really had a chance” in 5-0 Bradford Town defeat
Longlevens midfielder Joe Westrip believes it was “impossible” for his side to avoid defeat to Bradford Town on Saturday following an early red card for right-back Martel Sutherland. Westrip, 20, played the entire 90 minutes as Longlevens were dealt a 5-0 hammering by Bradford Town at Sawmills End, but admits the team can take positives […]