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Rugby Union: Gloucester All Blues chairman Gary Teague remains in positive mood

Roger Jackson Mon, 21st Feb 2022 at 09:00

Gloucester All Blues chairman Gary Teague hopes that this year’s North Gloucestershire Combination cup competition will help his club to turn a big corner. They have entered a side in the seven-team Glanville Cup – the third string... Gloucester All Blues chairman Gary Teague hopes that this year’s North Gloucestershire Combination cup competition will help his club to turn a big corner. They have entered a side in the seven-team Glanville Cup – the third string... Gloucester All Blues chairman Gary Teague hopes that this year’s North Gloucestershire Combination cup competition will help his club to turn a big corner. They have entered a side in the seven-team Glanville Cup – the third string...

Football: Rising Stars: Brockworth Albion Girls

Roger Jackson Fri, 18th Feb 2022 at 09:00

More and more girls are being given the opportunity to play the great game that is football and that is certainly the case in Brockworth. The girls’ section at Brockworth Albion Football Club has gone from nought to 50 in fewer than 18... More and more girls are being given the opportunity to play the great game that is football and that is certainly the case in Brockworth. The girls’ section at Brockworth Albion Football Club has gone from nought to 50 in fewer than 18... More and more girls are being given the opportunity to play the great game that is football and that is certainly the case in Brockworth. The girls’ section at Brockworth Albion Football Club has gone from nought to 50 in fewer than 18...

Swimming: Gloucester City head coach James Richards is driving the club forward

Roger Jackson Mon, 7th Feb 2022 at 09:00

Gloucester City Swimming Club head coach James Richards is not a man who likes to stand still. Whether he’s coaching, looking after his swimmers or thinking about the club, he’s always got a positive outlook . And for... Gloucester City Swimming Club head coach James Richards is not a man who likes to stand still. Whether he’s coaching, looking after his swimmers or thinking about the club, he’s always got a positive outlook . And for... Gloucester City Swimming Club head coach James Richards is not a man who likes to stand still. Whether he’s coaching, looking after his swimmers or thinking about the club, he’s always got a positive outlook . And for...

Rugby Union: Gloucester Walking Rugby growing in popularity at a great pace

Roger Jackson Mon, 31st Jan 2022 at 09:00

The players at Gloucester Walking Rugby, average age mid to late 60s, are planning to go on a trip. And the trip isn’t just a 20-mile jaunt over to the Cotswolds or down the M5 towards Bristol – they are hoping to go much, much... The players at Gloucester Walking Rugby, average age mid to late 60s, are planning to go on a trip. And the trip isn’t just a 20-mile jaunt over to the Cotswolds or down the M5 towards Bristol – they are hoping to go much, much... The players at Gloucester Walking Rugby, average age mid to late 60s, are planning to go on a trip. And the trip isn’t just a 20-mile jaunt over to the Cotswolds or down the M5 towards Bristol – they are hoping to go much, much...

Rugby Union: Captain's Log: Sam Preece, Old Centralians Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jan 2022 at 09:05

Sam Preece has been leading from the front at Old Centralians for a number of years now. The powerhouse prop, who turned 32 in December, is in his fourth season as skipper at a club which continues to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest teams... Sam Preece has been leading from the front at Old Centralians for a number of years now. The powerhouse prop, who turned 32 in December, is in his fourth season as skipper at a club which continues to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest teams... Sam Preece has been leading from the front at Old Centralians for a number of years now. The powerhouse prop, who turned 32 in December, is in his fourth season as skipper at a club which continues to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest teams...

Athletics: Hammer thrower Craig Murch targets 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Roger Jackson Tue, 21st Dec 2021 at 08:00

“He can throw a hammer farther than you and I go on holiday.” That’s Gloucester Athletic Club stalwart Richard Blackwell talking about Craig Murch, the up-and-coming thrower who is making a big name for himself in the sport. So... “He can throw a hammer farther than you and I go on holiday.” That’s Gloucester Athletic Club stalwart Richard Blackwell talking about Craig Murch, the up-and-coming thrower who is making a big name for himself in the sport. So... “He can throw a hammer farther than you and I go on holiday.” That’s Gloucester Athletic Club stalwart Richard Blackwell talking about Craig Murch, the up-and-coming thrower who is making a big name for himself in the sport. So...

Rugby Union: Table-topping Matson are piling up the points

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Dec 2021 at 10:30

Magnificent Matson have been blazing a trail at the top of Western Counties North since the start of the season. Eleven wins from 11 tell their own story and it’s not just the victories, it’s the way they’ve been playing that has... Magnificent Matson have been blazing a trail at the top of Western Counties North since the start of the season. Eleven wins from 11 tell their own story and it’s not just the victories, it’s the way they’ve been playing that has... Magnificent Matson have been blazing a trail at the top of Western Counties North since the start of the season. Eleven wins from 11 tell their own story and it’s not just the victories, it’s the way they’ve been playing that has...

Football: How football fan Dean Rudge got Gloucester Athletic up and running

Roger Jackson Tue, 30th Nov 2021 at 09:00

Football fan Dean Rudge is living the dream. Just over a year ago he came up with the idea of setting up his own football club and now, 14 months later, he is the prime mover and shaker at a club that has two teams competing in the Cheltenham... Football fan Dean Rudge is living the dream. Just over a year ago he came up with the idea of setting up his own football club and now, 14 months later, he is the prime mover and shaker at a club that has two teams competing in the Cheltenham... Football fan Dean Rudge is living the dream. Just over a year ago he came up with the idea of setting up his own football club and now, 14 months later, he is the prime mover and shaker at a club that has two teams competing in the Cheltenham...

Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Peter Kingston, Gloucester, Lydney, Gloucestershire and England

Roger Jackson Sat, 27th Nov 2021 at 09:00

Peter Kingston, ex-rugby player, former rugby coach and one-time PE teacher, is a bit of a legend around these parts. The now 70-year-old is too modest to say so himself, of course, but his is one of the most instantly recognisable names in... Peter Kingston, ex-rugby player, former rugby coach and one-time PE teacher, is a bit of a legend around these parts. The now 70-year-old is too modest to say so himself, of course, but his is one of the most instantly recognisable names in... Peter Kingston, ex-rugby player, former rugby coach and one-time PE teacher, is a bit of a legend around these parts. The now 70-year-old is too modest to say so himself, of course, but his is one of the most instantly recognisable names in...

General: Father and Son: John and Laurie Beck

Rugby Union: Chris Yorke starts new life in Australia after doing so much for Longlevens Rugby

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd Nov 2021 at 09:00

Chris Yorke has spent thousands of hours flying the flag for all things Longlevens Rugby for the best part of the decade. He’s been one of the major driving forces at a club that have been going places on and off the pitch for quite a while... Chris Yorke has spent thousands of hours flying the flag for all things Longlevens Rugby for the best part of the decade. He’s been one of the major driving forces at a club that have been going places on and off the pitch for quite a while... Chris Yorke has spent thousands of hours flying the flag for all things Longlevens Rugby for the best part of the decade. He’s been one of the major driving forces at a club that have been going places on and off the pitch for quite a while...

Football: Rising Stars: Churchdown Panthers Youth Under-15 Colts

Roger Jackson Wed, 17th Nov 2021 at 09:00

Take a quick look at the Cheltenham Youth League Under-15 Division One table and it will surprise few people in the know that Churchdown Panthers are leading the way. Churchdown Panthers Youth Under-15 Colts, to give them their full title, have... Take a quick look at the Cheltenham Youth League Under-15 Division One table and it will surprise few people in the know that Churchdown Panthers are leading the way. Churchdown Panthers Youth Under-15 Colts, to give them their full title, have... Take a quick look at the Cheltenham Youth League Under-15 Division One table and it will surprise few people in the know that Churchdown Panthers are leading the way. Churchdown Panthers Youth Under-15 Colts, to give them their full title, have...

Football: Rising Stars: Tuffley Rovers Youth Under-14 Clarets

Roger Jackson Wed, 10th Nov 2021 at 09:00

Tuffley Rovers Youth Under-14 Clarets have certainly hit the ground running this season. They’ve been banging in the goals for fun while making a perfect start to their Severn Valley Youth League Under-14 Division A campaign, winning all six... Tuffley Rovers Youth Under-14 Clarets have certainly hit the ground running this season. They’ve been banging in the goals for fun while making a perfect start to their Severn Valley Youth League Under-14 Division A campaign, winning all six... Tuffley Rovers Youth Under-14 Clarets have certainly hit the ground running this season. They’ve been banging in the goals for fun while making a perfect start to their Severn Valley Youth League Under-14 Division A campaign, winning all six...

Rugby Union: Longlevens are leading the way when it comes to mixed ability rugby

Roger Jackson Mon, 1st Nov 2021 at 09:00

Longlevens have made a pretty decent start to the new Gloucester Premier campaign. They are up among the leaders in the 12-strong division, but it’s not just their flagship team that are looking good because they are also setting the... Longlevens have made a pretty decent start to the new Gloucester Premier campaign. They are up among the leaders in the 12-strong division, but it’s not just their flagship team that are looking good because they are also setting the... Longlevens have made a pretty decent start to the new Gloucester Premier campaign. They are up among the leaders in the 12-strong division, but it’s not just their flagship team that are looking good because they are also setting the...