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Rugby Union: Newent Rugby Club junior chairman Andrew Barr ‘fighting the iPad and Xbox generation’

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

Roger Jackson 27/10/2017 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 –...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 over the past decade or so.

These days they are more...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 over the past decade or so.

These days they are more than holding their own in South West One West,...

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Hockey: Why Lydney Hockey Club are a real family concern

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

Duncan, Biddle and Lewis sound like they could be a firm of solicitors but they are in fact three very good reasons why Lydney Hockey Club’s 1st XI could make it into the national league this season. The team is very much a family affair,...Duncan, Biddle and Lewis sound like they could be a firm of solicitors but they are in fact three very good reasons why Lydney Hockey Club’s 1st XI could make it into the national league this season. The team is very much a family affair,...Duncan, Biddle and Lewis sound like they could be a firm of solicitors but they are in fact three very good reasons why Lydney Hockey Club’s 1st XI could make it into the national league this season. The team is very much a family affair,...

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Football: Mushet and Coalway United are flying high

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

While the worry lines on Premier League football bosses like Roy Hodgson, Slaven Bilic and Paul Clement seem to get longer by the day, Ian Wilce must be wondering what all the fuss and drama is about. That’s because the Mushet and Coalway...While the worry lines on Premier League football bosses like Roy Hodgson, Slaven Bilic and Paul Clement seem to get longer by the day, Ian Wilce must be wondering what all the fuss and drama is about. That’s because the Mushet and Coalway...While the worry lines on Premier League football bosses like Roy Hodgson, Slaven Bilic and Paul Clement seem to get longer by the day, Ian Wilce must be wondering what all the fuss and drama is about. That’s because the Mushet and Coalway...

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Rugby Union: Father and Son – The Nelmes family, Lydney Rugby Club

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

The Nelmes name has been synonymous with Lydney Rugby Club almost from the day the club were formed in 1888. Nick Nelmes, the ball playing hooker who could run and pass almost as well as any three-quarter in the 80s, 90s and early noughties, is...The Nelmes name has been synonymous with Lydney Rugby Club almost from the day the club were formed in 1888. Nick Nelmes, the ball playing hooker who could run and pass almost as well as any three-quarter in the 80s, 90s and early noughties, is...The Nelmes name has been synonymous with Lydney Rugby Club almost from the day the club were formed in 1888. Nick Nelmes, the ball playing hooker who could run and pass almost as well as any three-quarter in the 80s, 90s and early noughties, is...

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Rugby Union: John Barnes relishing Hartpury’s London Scottish test

Contributed Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Championship action returns this Saturday as Hartpury travel to the famous London Scottish for round seven of the league season. Hartpury’s most recent Championship outing was an uplifting 29-27 home win against a strong Doncaster Knights,...Championship action returns this Saturday as Hartpury travel to the famous London Scottish for round seven of the league season. Hartpury’s most recent Championship outing was an uplifting 29-27 home win against a strong Doncaster Knights,...Championship action returns this Saturday as Hartpury travel to the famous London Scottish for round seven of the league season. Hartpury’s most recent Championship outing was an uplifting 29-27 home win against a strong Doncaster Knights,...

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Walking Football: Stuart Langworthy lands top job with England Walking Football Association

Roger Jackson Tue, 24th Oct 2017 at 16:10

Stuart Langworthy is jumping for joy after being named England walking football manager for the over-60s. The man behind Abbeymead Rovers Football Club was given the news yesterday afternoon and can’t wait to get started in his new role. ...Stuart Langworthy is jumping for joy after being named England walking football manager for the over-60s. The man behind Abbeymead Rovers Football Club was given the news yesterday afternoon and can’t wait to get started in his new role. ...Stuart Langworthy is jumping for joy after being named England walking football manager for the over-60s. The man behind Abbeymead Rovers Football Club was given the news yesterday afternoon and can’t wait to get started in his new role. ...

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Football: Hardwicke turn up the heat in County League

Contributed Mon, 23rd Oct 2017 at 09:00

Hardwicke have moved into second place in the County League behind Thornbury after beating local rivals Frampton United 3-0. There was only one real scoring chance in the first 45 minutes and that fell to Frampton’s Nathan Dennis, who...Hardwicke have moved into second place in the County League behind Thornbury after beating local rivals Frampton United 3-0. There was only one real scoring chance in the first 45 minutes and that fell to Frampton’s Nathan Dennis, who...Hardwicke have moved into second place in the County League behind Thornbury after beating local rivals Frampton United 3-0. There was only one real scoring chance in the first 45 minutes and that fell to Frampton’s Nathan Dennis, who...

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Rugby Union: Hartpury stepping into the unknown against Scarlets

Contributed Thu, 19th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Hartpury will be looking for a big step up in performance when they travel to the well-appointed Parc Y Scarlets for the second of two successive British & Irish Cup fixtures on Saturday. Last weekend witnessed a disappointing B&I opener,...Hartpury will be looking for a big step up in performance when they travel to the well-appointed Parc Y Scarlets for the second of two successive British & Irish Cup fixtures on Saturday. Last weekend witnessed a disappointing B&I opener,...Hartpury will be looking for a big step up in performance when they travel to the well-appointed Parc Y Scarlets for the second of two successive British & Irish Cup fixtures on Saturday. Last weekend witnessed a disappointing B&I opener,...

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Rugby Union: Hartpury take on Cornish Pirates in the British and Irish Cup

Contributed Thu, 12th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Hartpury enter new territory this weekend. Saturday sees their first ever fixture in the British and Irish Cup and is another reminder of the progress made since their foundation in 2004. They are in a group that includes teams representing Ulster,...Hartpury enter new territory this weekend. Saturday sees their first ever fixture in the British and Irish Cup and is another reminder of the progress made since their foundation in 2004. They are in a group that includes teams representing Ulster,...Hartpury enter new territory this weekend. Saturday sees their first ever fixture in the British and Irish Cup and is another reminder of the progress made since their foundation in 2004. They are in a group that includes teams representing Ulster,...

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General: Scott Webb weaves his way to powerlifting golds in South Africa

Contributed Tue, 10th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Hartpury student Scott Webb powered his way to four Championship medals at an event in Potchefstroom in South Africa. Webb, 20, a sports conditioning and injury management degree student at University Centre Hartpury, scooped three golds and a...Hartpury student Scott Webb powered his way to four Championship medals at an event in Potchefstroom in South Africa. Webb, 20, a sports conditioning and injury management degree student at University Centre Hartpury, scooped three golds and a...Hartpury student Scott Webb powered his way to four Championship medals at an event in Potchefstroom in South Africa. Webb, 20, a sports conditioning and injury management degree student at University Centre Hartpury, scooped three golds and a...

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Rugby Union: Cinderford fired up for top-of-the-table clash with Chinnor

Roger Jackson Fri, 6th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Table-topping Cinderford are hoping for a crowd of more than 500 when they lock horns with fellow high-fliers Chinnor at Dockham Road (3pm). Something has to give in National Two South tomorrow whether it be a first defeat for either side or, in...Table-topping Cinderford are hoping for a crowd of more than 500 when they lock horns with fellow high-fliers Chinnor at Dockham Road (3pm). Something has to give in National Two South tomorrow whether it be a first defeat for either side or, in...Table-topping Cinderford are hoping for a crowd of more than 500 when they lock horns with fellow high-fliers Chinnor at Dockham Road (3pm). Something has to give in National Two South tomorrow whether it be a first defeat for either side or, in...

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Rugby Union: Hartpury skipper Rhys Oakley relishing Championship challenge

Contributed Thu, 5th Oct 2017 at 09:00

A first-half knock meant that Hartpury skipper Rhys Oakley spent a part of last Friday night wondering where he was, before a Head Injury Assessment ruled him out of any further involvement in the narrow defeat to fifth-placed Nottingham. ...A first-half knock meant that Hartpury skipper Rhys Oakley spent a part of last Friday night wondering where he was, before a Head Injury Assessment ruled him out of any further involvement in the narrow defeat to fifth-placed Nottingham. ...A first-half knock meant that Hartpury skipper Rhys Oakley spent a part of last Friday night wondering where he was, before a Head Injury Assessment ruled him out of any further involvement in the narrow defeat to fifth-placed Nottingham. ...

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Rugby Union: England star Sarah Bern is back at Hartpury and raring to go

Contributed Sun, 1st Oct 2017 at 09:00

Rested and refreshed after playing a huge part in England’s World Cup campaign, Sarah Bern is back at Hartpury and looking forward to the rest of the season with Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC. Sarah was at Hartpury College previously...Rested and refreshed after playing a huge part in England’s World Cup campaign, Sarah Bern is back at Hartpury and looking forward to the rest of the season with Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC. Sarah was at Hartpury College previously...Rested and refreshed after playing a huge part in England’s World Cup campaign, Sarah Bern is back at Hartpury and looking forward to the rest of the season with Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC. Sarah was at Hartpury College previously...

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