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Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...

Roger Jackson Sat, 14th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...

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...