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Cricket: It’s full-on for Gloucestershire batsman Ian Cockbain in his testimonial year

Roger Jackson Tue, 30th Apr 2019 at 11:30

Ian Cockbain may have been sidelined through injury for the early part of Gloucestershire’s Royal London One-Day Cup campaign but he’s still been very busy. He played in the opening game – the thumping 147-run win over Surrey...Ian Cockbain may have been sidelined through injury for the early part of Gloucestershire’s Royal London One-Day Cup campaign but he’s still been very busy. He played in the opening game – the thumping 147-run win over Surrey...Ian Cockbain may have been sidelined through injury for the early part of Gloucestershire’s Royal London One-Day Cup campaign but he’s still been very busy. He played in the opening game – the thumping 147-run win over Surrey...

Football: St Paul’s United enjoy eight-goal super show in Cheltenham League play-offs

Roger Jackson Mon, 29th Apr 2019 at 15:10

St Paul’s United were the form team when the Cheltenham League’s end-of-season play-offs got under way on Saturday. They walloped Brockworth Albion Reserves 8-2 to book a place in the Division Two final against Bredon Reserves, who were...St Paul’s United were the form team when the Cheltenham League’s end-of-season play-offs got under way on Saturday. They walloped Brockworth Albion Reserves 8-2 to book a place in the Division Two final against Bredon Reserves, who were...St Paul’s United were the form team when the Cheltenham League’s end-of-season play-offs got under way on Saturday. They walloped Brockworth Albion Reserves 8-2 to book a place in the Division Two final against Bredon Reserves, who were...

Rugby Union: Cup cheers for Cheltenham Civil Service

Roger Jackson Mon, 29th Apr 2019 at 14:30

Cheltenham Civil Service went some way to putting behind them the disappointment of missing out on promotion to Gloucestershire One by winning the Cheltenham and District Combination’s Junior Cup at Newlands on Saturday. They defeated... Cheltenham Civil Service went some way to putting behind them the disappointment of missing out on promotion to Gloucestershire One by winning the Cheltenham and District Combination’s Junior Cup at Newlands on Saturday. They defeated... Cheltenham Civil Service went some way to putting behind them the disappointment of missing out on promotion to Gloucestershire One by winning the Cheltenham and District Combination’s Junior Cup at Newlands on Saturday. They defeated...

Rugby Union: Hartpury rugby players target more success in Japan

Roger Jackson Mon, 29th Apr 2019 at 12:50

Hartpury College students are targeting success in an international rugby tournament in Japan just weeks after winning a national title. The women’s under-18 rugby squad have been invited to join teams from Canada, Russia, New Zealand and... Hartpury College students are targeting success in an international rugby tournament in Japan just weeks after winning a national title. The women’s under-18 rugby squad have been invited to join teams from Canada, Russia, New Zealand and... Hartpury College students are targeting success in an international rugby tournament in Japan just weeks after winning a national title. The women’s under-18 rugby squad have been invited to join teams from Canada, Russia, New Zealand and...

Rugby Union: Richard Planchant to take charge at Chosen Hill

Roger Jackson Mon, 29th Apr 2019 at 12:00

Richard Planchant is the new head coach of Chosen Hill Rugby. The Gloucestershire under-20 head coach, who guided the county to the last four of this year’s county championship, is a former player at Chosen Hill. Planchant has been coaching... Richard Planchant is the new head coach of Chosen Hill Rugby. The Gloucestershire under-20 head coach, who guided the county to the last four of this year’s county championship, is a former player at Chosen Hill. Planchant has been coaching... Richard Planchant is the new head coach of Chosen Hill Rugby. The Gloucestershire under-20 head coach, who guided the county to the last four of this year’s county championship, is a former player at Chosen Hill. Planchant has been coaching...

General: Cheltenham Canoe Club have so much to offer

Roger Jackson Sat, 27th Apr 2019 at 09:00

Cheltenham has its own canoe club. That may come as a surprise to some because although the River Chelt runs through the town, it is after all only a small tributary of the River Severn. Cheltenham Canoe Club have, in fact, been going for some 36...Cheltenham has its own canoe club. That may come as a surprise to some because although the River Chelt runs through the town, it is after all only a small tributary of the River Severn. Cheltenham Canoe Club have, in fact, been going for some 36...Cheltenham has its own canoe club. That may come as a surprise to some because although the River Chelt runs through the town, it is after all only a small tributary of the River Severn. Cheltenham Canoe Club have, in fact, been going for some 36...

Walking: Ben Walton to take on Ultra Challenge to raise money for his little girl Amelia-Rose

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Apr 2019 at 16:00

Regular readers on this website may well remember we wrote a story last September on Tanya Cross-Walton who was preparing to run the Cheltenham Half Marathon for the first time. She was raising money for her little girl Amelia-Rose and the good...Regular readers on this website may well remember we wrote a story last September on Tanya Cross-Walton who was preparing to run the Cheltenham Half Marathon for the first time. She was raising money for her little girl Amelia-Rose and the good...Regular readers on this website may well remember we wrote a story last September on Tanya Cross-Walton who was preparing to run the Cheltenham Half Marathon for the first time. She was raising money for her little girl Amelia-Rose and the good...

Rugby Union: Gloucester heading to Worcester Warriors for Sunday showdown in good spirits

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Apr 2019 at 15:30

Gloucester make four changes to their starting line-up for the short trip up the M5 to play Worcester Warriors in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday. Three of the changes are in the pack. Ex-warriors player Val Rapava Ruskin and Gareth Denman...Gloucester make four changes to their starting line-up for the short trip up the M5 to play Worcester Warriors in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday. Three of the changes are in the pack. Ex-warriors player Val Rapava Ruskin and Gareth Denman...Gloucester make four changes to their starting line-up for the short trip up the M5 to play Worcester Warriors in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday. Three of the changes are in the pack. Ex-warriors player Val Rapava Ruskin and Gareth Denman...

Football: Cheltenham League champions Andoversford hoping to sign off in style PLUS tomorrow’s fixtures

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Apr 2019 at 09:00

Andoversford’s flagship team wrap up what has been an excellent Cheltenham League Division One campaign tomorrow. But although they will travel to Southside Star with the title already safely in their kit bag – and with it promotion to...Andoversford’s flagship team wrap up what has been an excellent Cheltenham League Division One campaign tomorrow. But although they will travel to Southside Star with the title already safely in their kit bag – and with it promotion to...Andoversford’s flagship team wrap up what has been an excellent Cheltenham League Division One campaign tomorrow. But although they will travel to Southside Star with the title already safely in their kit bag – and with it promotion to...

Cricket: New Cheltenham Cricket Club captain Nick Evans looking forward to new season

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Apr 2019 at 09:00

When sports people start talking about a ‘new era’ it can often mean that their club have endured a period in the doldrums. But while that may often be the case, it is certainly not always true. And that’s very much the story at...When sports people start talking about a ‘new era’ it can often mean that their club have endured a period in the doldrums. But while that may often be the case, it is certainly not always true. And that’s very much the story at...When sports people start talking about a ‘new era’ it can often mean that their club have endured a period in the doldrums. But while that may often be the case, it is certainly not always true. And that’s very much the story at...

Cricket: Hatherley and Reddings look to new signings to make a big impact

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Apr 2019 at 09:00

New signing Nipuna Gamage will spearhead Hatherley and Reddings’ drive for honours this season. The 23-year-old from Sri Lanka, who is primarily a batsman but can also bowl off-spin, will be one of the main men as the club chase promotion...New signing Nipuna Gamage will spearhead Hatherley and Reddings’ drive for honours this season. The 23-year-old from Sri Lanka, who is primarily a batsman but can also bowl off-spin, will be one of the main men as the club chase promotion...New signing Nipuna Gamage will spearhead Hatherley and Reddings’ drive for honours this season. The 23-year-old from Sri Lanka, who is primarily a batsman but can also bowl off-spin, will be one of the main men as the club chase promotion...

Rugby Union: Matson and Old Centralians set up a North Gloucestershire Combination cup final treble challenge at Kingsholm

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Apr 2019 at 14:30

Matson and Old Centralians will meet not once, not twice, but three times at Kingsholm next month. The two powerhouse clubs made it a clean sweep in this season’s North Gloucestershire Combination cup competition when they won their Junior...Matson and Old Centralians will meet not once, not twice, but three times at Kingsholm next month. The two powerhouse clubs made it a clean sweep in this season’s North Gloucestershire Combination cup competition when they won their Junior...Matson and Old Centralians will meet not once, not twice, but three times at Kingsholm next month. The two powerhouse clubs made it a clean sweep in this season’s North Gloucestershire Combination cup competition when they won their Junior...

Rugby Union: Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes looking to make it six wins in eight

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Apr 2019 at 14:20

Hartpury RFC, with Championship survival assured courtesy of a 43-22 home win over London Scottish last Saturday, travel to Yorkshire Carnegie for their final fixture of the season with director of rugby John Barnes insisting that they will not be...Hartpury RFC, with Championship survival assured courtesy of a 43-22 home win over London Scottish last Saturday, travel to Yorkshire Carnegie for their final fixture of the season with director of rugby John Barnes insisting that they will not be...Hartpury RFC, with Championship survival assured courtesy of a 43-22 home win over London Scottish last Saturday, travel to Yorkshire Carnegie for their final fixture of the season with director of rugby John Barnes insisting that they will not be...

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