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Cricket: Impressive Painswick Cricket Club looking to build on past success in 2025

Roger Jackson Sat, 26th Apr 2025 at 09:00

Roger Jackson 26/04/2025

Painswick have been turning up the power for the past few seasons.

The go-ahead cricket club have established themselves as one of the strongest in the area and... Painswick have been turning up the power for the past few seasons.

The go-ahead cricket club have established themselves as one of the strongest in the area and they are looking to carry that momentum into 2025.

And the signs are certainly encouraging because the West of England Premier... Painswick have been turning up the power for the past few seasons.

The go-ahead cricket club have established themselves as one of the strongest in the area and they are looking to carry that momentum into 2025.

And the signs are certainly encouraging because the West of England Premier League club, who play in Premier 2 Glos/Wilts,...

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Running: When the training gets hard, I just think of my dad and that keeps me going, says Louis Badham ahead of London Marathon

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Apr 2025 at 09:00

Louis Badham is running the London Marathon on Sunday in memory of his beloved dad, who received care from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice at the end of his life. Louis’s dad Martin was just 49 when he died in December 2018, only... Louis Badham is running the London Marathon on Sunday in memory of his beloved dad, who received care from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice at the end of his life. Louis’s dad Martin was just 49 when he died in December 2018, only... Louis Badham is running the London Marathon on Sunday in memory of his beloved dad, who received care from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice at the end of his life. Louis’s dad Martin was just 49 when he died in December 2018, only...

Cricket: Josh Breed is the new skipper at Cheltenham Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Apr 2025 at 09:00

Top all-rounder Josh Breed will captain Cheltenham Cricket Club this season for the first time. The South African takes over from Liam Walker who has stood down after two years in charge, and chairman David Partridge is certainly a big supporter... Top all-rounder Josh Breed will captain Cheltenham Cricket Club this season for the first time. The South African takes over from Liam Walker who has stood down after two years in charge, and chairman David Partridge is certainly a big supporter... Top all-rounder Josh Breed will captain Cheltenham Cricket Club this season for the first time. The South African takes over from Liam Walker who has stood down after two years in charge, and chairman David Partridge is certainly a big supporter...

Rugby Union: Smiths are setting up a minis and juniors section for first time in 73-year history

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Apr 2025 at 09:00

Smiths Rugby Club, who have won a collection of leagues and cups over the past few years, are planning for the future. This season’s Counties 2 Gloucestershire North champions, are setting up a minis and junior section which will be up and... Smiths Rugby Club, who have won a collection of leagues and cups over the past few years, are planning for the future. This season’s Counties 2 Gloucestershire North champions, are setting up a minis and junior section which will be up and... Smiths Rugby Club, who have won a collection of leagues and cups over the past few years, are planning for the future. This season’s Counties 2 Gloucestershire North champions, are setting up a minis and junior section which will be up and...

Cricket: Freddie Clark excited to take on role of club captain at Cirencester

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Apr 2025 at 09:00

Freddie Clark has been appointed club captain by Cirencester as they look to rebuild in 2025. The soon-to-be 27-year-old is happy to take on the newly created role even though he is preparing for what will be only his third season with club. ... Freddie Clark has been appointed club captain by Cirencester as they look to rebuild in 2025. The soon-to-be 27-year-old is happy to take on the newly created role even though he is preparing for what will be only his third season with club. ... Freddie Clark has been appointed club captain by Cirencester as they look to rebuild in 2025. The soon-to-be 27-year-old is happy to take on the newly created role even though he is preparing for what will be only his third season with club. ...

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Football: Abbeymead Rovers turn on the style to win the GFA Junior Cup North

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Apr 2025 at 09:00

Four second-half goals earned Abbeymead Rovers back-to-back County Cups at Bishop’s Cleeve last night. The Stroud League Division Two champions overpowered Fintan, from the Cheltenham League, to win the GFA Junior Cup North, 12 months after... Four second-half goals earned Abbeymead Rovers back-to-back County Cups at Bishop’s Cleeve last night. The Stroud League Division Two champions overpowered Fintan, from the Cheltenham League, to win the GFA Junior Cup North, 12 months after... Four second-half goals earned Abbeymead Rovers back-to-back County Cups at Bishop’s Cleeve last night. The Stroud League Division Two champions overpowered Fintan, from the Cheltenham League, to win the GFA Junior Cup North, 12 months after...

Cricket: Tewkesbury looking ahead to the new season with confidence

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Apr 2025 at 09:00

These are exciting times for Tewkesbury Cricket Club. The go-ahead West of England Premier League club are looking forward to competing in Premier 2 Glos/Wilts this season after winning promotion last year and, as you’d expect,... These are exciting times for Tewkesbury Cricket Club. The go-ahead West of England Premier League club are looking forward to competing in Premier 2 Glos/Wilts this season after winning promotion last year and, as you’d expect,... These are exciting times for Tewkesbury Cricket Club. The go-ahead West of England Premier League club are looking forward to competing in Premier 2 Glos/Wilts this season after winning promotion last year and, as you’d expect,...

Football: Tewkesbury Town delight as they are crowned Northern Senior League champions

Roger Jackson Tue, 22nd Apr 2025 at 17:30

Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has hailed his players after they were crowned Northern Senior League champions. Goals by Jamie Goodwin and Scott Jordan earned them a 2-0 win over closest rivals Whaddon United and with it the Division One... Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has hailed his players after they were crowned Northern Senior League champions. Goals by Jamie Goodwin and Scott Jordan earned them a 2-0 win over closest rivals Whaddon United and with it the Division One... Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has hailed his players after they were crowned Northern Senior League champions. Goals by Jamie Goodwin and Scott Jordan earned them a 2-0 win over closest rivals Whaddon United and with it the Division One...

Football: Fintan chasing a Cheltenham League and GFA Junior Cup North double

Roger Jackson Tue, 22nd Apr 2025 at 11:30

Fintan are halfway to clinching an impressive double after winning the Cheltenham Football League. They won the Premier Division title with a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham United on Saturday and are hoping to add the GFA Junior Cup North when... Fintan are halfway to clinching an impressive double after winning the Cheltenham Football League. They won the Premier Division title with a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham United on Saturday and are hoping to add the GFA Junior Cup North when... Fintan are halfway to clinching an impressive double after winning the Cheltenham Football League. They won the Premier Division title with a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham United on Saturday and are hoping to add the GFA Junior Cup North when...

Cricket: New Gloucester Cricket Club captain Craig Collinson in optimistic mood

Roger Jackson Tue, 22nd Apr 2025 at 09:00

Craig Collinson will lead from the front when he takes charge of Gloucester Cricket Club this season. The 33-year-old seam bowling all-rounder has replaced Sam Hewitt as captain and he’s looking to make an immediate impact. “We want... Craig Collinson will lead from the front when he takes charge of Gloucester Cricket Club this season. The 33-year-old seam bowling all-rounder has replaced Sam Hewitt as captain and he’s looking to make an immediate impact. “We want... Craig Collinson will lead from the front when he takes charge of Gloucester Cricket Club this season. The 33-year-old seam bowling all-rounder has replaced Sam Hewitt as captain and he’s looking to make an immediate impact. “We want...

Cricket: Cameron Green set to take centre stage for Gloucestershire

Roger Jackson Thu, 17th Apr 2025 at 15:50

One of the biggest frames in the game is set to make his Gloucestershire debut tomorrow. Cameron Green, the 6ft 6in Australian star, has been named by head coach Mark Alleyne in the county’s 15-strong squad for the County Championship... One of the biggest frames in the game is set to make his Gloucestershire debut tomorrow. Cameron Green, the 6ft 6in Australian star, has been named by head coach Mark Alleyne in the county’s 15-strong squad for the County Championship... One of the biggest frames in the game is set to make his Gloucestershire debut tomorrow. Cameron Green, the 6ft 6in Australian star, has been named by head coach Mark Alleyne in the county’s 15-strong squad for the County Championship...

Football: Impressive Hatherop are the GFA Intermediate Cup North winners as they complete the double

Roger Jackson Wed, 16th Apr 2025 at 12:00

Hatherop are the GFA Intermediate Cup North kings after a quickfire start set them up for victory against Sharpness Reserves in last night’s final. Two first-half goals by centre-half Dave Legg and centre-forward Chris Mills... Hatherop are the GFA Intermediate Cup North kings after a quickfire start set them up for victory against Sharpness Reserves in last night’s final. Two first-half goals by centre-half Dave Legg and centre-forward Chris Mills... Hatherop are the GFA Intermediate Cup North kings after a quickfire start set them up for victory against Sharpness Reserves in last night’s final. Two first-half goals by centre-half Dave Legg and centre-forward Chris Mills...

Rugby Union: Smiths ready for 'enormous' promotion play-off clash with Dings Crusaders 2nds

Roger Jackson Tue, 15th Apr 2025 at 18:00

Smiths will be close to full strength for arguably the biggest game in their 73-year history on Thursday evening. They take on Dings Crusaders 2nds at the Prince of Wales Stadium (7.30pm) in the Counties 2 Gloucestershire play-off with a... Smiths will be close to full strength for arguably the biggest game in their 73-year history on Thursday evening. They take on Dings Crusaders 2nds at the Prince of Wales Stadium (7.30pm) in the Counties 2 Gloucestershire play-off with a... Smiths will be close to full strength for arguably the biggest game in their 73-year history on Thursday evening. They take on Dings Crusaders 2nds at the Prince of Wales Stadium (7.30pm) in the Counties 2 Gloucestershire play-off with a...

Football: Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud Football League

Roger Jackson Mon, 14th Apr 2025 at 12:30

Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud League after leading the way in the 14-strong Division One for much of the campaign. They beat visiting Taverners 3-0 on Saturday while closest rivals Old Richians were losing 1-0 at home to... Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud League after leading the way in the 14-strong Division One for much of the campaign. They beat visiting Taverners 3-0 on Saturday while closest rivals Old Richians were losing 1-0 at home to... Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud League after leading the way in the 14-strong Division One for much of the campaign. They beat visiting Taverners 3-0 on Saturday while closest rivals Old Richians were losing 1-0 at home to...

Rugby Union: Dursley host first girls' tournament... and rugby is the winner

Roger Jackson Fri, 11th Apr 2025 at 09:30

Go-ahead Dursley Rugby Club have hosted their first girls’ tournament and it was a big success. The event was for under-12s, and eight teams - 5 Valley Valkyries, Tewkesbury, Newport Knights, North Bristol, Swindon Roses, Drybrook, Ashley... Go-ahead Dursley Rugby Club have hosted their first girls’ tournament and it was a big success. The event was for under-12s, and eight teams - 5 Valley Valkyries, Tewkesbury, Newport Knights, North Bristol, Swindon Roses, Drybrook, Ashley... Go-ahead Dursley Rugby Club have hosted their first girls’ tournament and it was a big success. The event was for under-12s, and eight teams - 5 Valley Valkyries, Tewkesbury, Newport Knights, North Bristol, Swindon Roses, Drybrook, Ashley...

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