Sport

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case...

Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...

Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports

Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...

Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports

Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ...

Roger Jackson Tue, 20th Jun 2017 at 14:10 Match Reports

Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...

Roger Jackson Tue, 13th Jun 2017 at 13:50 Match Reports

Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...

Contributed Mon, 12th Jun 2017 at 14:30 Match Reports

Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire...

Contributed Wed, 7th Jun 2017 at 13:40 Match Reports

Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his...

Roger Jackson Wed, 31st May 2017 at 08:00 Match Reports

Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 12:30 Match Reports

Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two... Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two... Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 10:30 Match Reports

Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...