Sport

Rugby Union: Hooker James Hanson starts as Gloucester travel to Bristol Bears for Premiership clash

Roger Jackson Thu, 28th Feb 2019 at 15:30

Gloucester make one change for their Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate tomorrow (7.45pm) as they look to make it three wins in a row after their impressive victories over high-flying Exeter and Saracens. Australian...Gloucester make one change for their Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate tomorrow (7.45pm) as they look to make it three wins in a row after their impressive victories over high-flying Exeter and Saracens. Australian...Gloucester make one change for their Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate tomorrow (7.45pm) as they look to make it three wins in a row after their impressive victories over high-flying Exeter and Saracens. Australian...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log – Craig Mayo, Painswick Rugby Club

Football: Tom Webb is still one of the big driving forces at Gloucester City

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Feb 2019 at 09:00

Tom Webb has seen it, done it, got the T-shirt. And in an age when loyalty in sport seems to be declining, that’s something that Gloucester City’s record appearance holder has got in spades. And yet – and this is what really...Tom Webb has seen it, done it, got the T-shirt. And in an age when loyalty in sport seems to be declining, that’s something that Gloucester City’s record appearance holder has got in spades. And yet – and this is what really...Tom Webb has seen it, done it, got the T-shirt. And in an age when loyalty in sport seems to be declining, that’s something that Gloucester City’s record appearance holder has got in spades. And yet – and this is what really...

Triathlon: Why the youngsters at Tri Team Glos Young Triathletes enjoy triathlon so much

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Feb 2019 at 09:00

It’s often said that variety is the spice of life, so it’s no surprise that the multi-discipline sport of triathlon is becoming more and more appealing. It’s three sports in one of course – swimming, running and cycling...It’s often said that variety is the spice of life, so it’s no surprise that the multi-discipline sport of triathlon is becoming more and more appealing. It’s three sports in one of course – swimming, running and cycling...It’s often said that variety is the spice of life, so it’s no surprise that the multi-discipline sport of triathlon is becoming more and more appealing. It’s three sports in one of course – swimming, running and cycling...

Rugby Union: Ed Slater and Jaco Kriel to start for Gloucester against Saracens at Kingsholm

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Feb 2019 at 16:20

Gloucester make two changes to their starting line-up from the side that defeated Exeter last weekend as they welcome Saracens to Kingsholm on Friday evening. It’s the second week in a row that the Cherry and Whites will have entertained the...Gloucester make two changes to their starting line-up from the side that defeated Exeter last weekend as they welcome Saracens to Kingsholm on Friday evening. It’s the second week in a row that the Cherry and Whites will have entertained the...Gloucester make two changes to their starting line-up from the side that defeated Exeter last weekend as they welcome Saracens to Kingsholm on Friday evening. It’s the second week in a row that the Cherry and Whites will have entertained the...

Motorsport: Rising Star: Josh Birch, quad biker

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Feb 2019 at 09:00

Rob Birch is, by his own admission, a bit of a petrolhead. Anything with an engine, really, and if it goes fast so much the better! So it’s no real surprise that his son Josh is into his motorsport as well. And Josh is actually very...Rob Birch is, by his own admission, a bit of a petrolhead. Anything with an engine, really, and if it goes fast so much the better! So it’s no real surprise that his son Josh is into his motorsport as well. And Josh is actually very...Rob Birch is, by his own admission, a bit of a petrolhead. Anything with an engine, really, and if it goes fast so much the better! So it’s no real surprise that his son Josh is into his motorsport as well. And Josh is actually very...

Rugby Union: Matson captain John Hennessy targeting Twickenham glory in the RFU Intermediate Cup

Roger Jackson Tue, 19th Feb 2019 at 09:00

John Hennessy would like nothing more than to sign off after 12 years as captain of Matson by leading his team out in a showpiece final at Twickenham. And that’s something that is still very much on the cards because the Gloucester club are...John Hennessy would like nothing more than to sign off after 12 years as captain of Matson by leading his team out in a showpiece final at Twickenham. And that’s something that is still very much on the cards because the Gloucester club are...John Hennessy would like nothing more than to sign off after 12 years as captain of Matson by leading his team out in a showpiece final at Twickenham. And that’s something that is still very much on the cards because the Gloucester club are...

Rugby Union: Walk for Men returns to raise money for local causes

Contributed Mon, 18th Feb 2019 at 14:00

It’s not often the words “walk”, “pint”, “pie” and “rugby” all come together to sum up a charity event – but if it sounds like an intriguing way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Gloucester,...It’s not often the words “walk”, “pint”, “pie” and “rugby” all come together to sum up a charity event – but if it sounds like an intriguing way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Gloucester,...It’s not often the words “walk”, “pint”, “pie” and “rugby” all come together to sum up a charity event – but if it sounds like an intriguing way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Gloucester,...

Rugby Union: Quintet of age group international Academy stars commit to Gloucester

Roger Jackson Fri, 15th Feb 2019 at 15:30

Gloucester are delighted to confirm a group of their young home-grown players have committed their future to the club after agreeing new deals. All five have experienced senior rugby already this season, all playing their part in the Heineken...Gloucester are delighted to confirm a group of their young home-grown players have committed their future to the club after agreeing new deals. All five have experienced senior rugby already this season, all playing their part in the Heineken...Gloucester are delighted to confirm a group of their young home-grown players have committed their future to the club after agreeing new deals. All five have experienced senior rugby already this season, all playing their part in the Heineken...

Rugby Union: Craig Maxwell-Keys in charge for Gallagher Premiership Rugby game between Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm

Roger Jackson Fri, 15th Feb 2019 at 09:30

Craig Maxwell-Keys won’t have far to travel when he takes charge of his next Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash. That’s because he’s the man in the middle for tonight’s eagerly awaited game between Gloucester and Exeter...Craig Maxwell-Keys won’t have far to travel when he takes charge of his next Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash. That’s because he’s the man in the middle for tonight’s eagerly awaited game between Gloucester and Exeter...Craig Maxwell-Keys won’t have far to travel when he takes charge of his next Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash. That’s because he’s the man in the middle for tonight’s eagerly awaited game between Gloucester and Exeter...

Rugby Union: Gloucester fired up for Premiership clash against Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm on Friday evening

Roger Jackson Thu, 14th Feb 2019 at 14:10

Gloucester welcome back a number of players from injury for the visit of Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm (kick-off 7.45pm) in Friday evening’s Gallagher Premiership encounter. The Cherry and Whites have had to cope with a lengthy injury list over...Gloucester welcome back a number of players from injury for the visit of Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm (kick-off 7.45pm) in Friday evening’s Gallagher Premiership encounter. The Cherry and Whites have had to cope with a lengthy injury list over...Gloucester welcome back a number of players from injury for the visit of Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm (kick-off 7.45pm) in Friday evening’s Gallagher Premiership encounter. The Cherry and Whites have had to cope with a lengthy injury list over...

Football: Stuart Langworthy delighted as England hit 11 past Gibraltar

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Feb 2019 at 13:00

Stuart Langworthy was in Gibraltar at the weekend for an England walking football international and he cerianly enjoyed his time there. Regular readers of The Local Answer will know that Langworthy, as well as having done so much for Abbeymead...Stuart Langworthy was in Gibraltar at the weekend for an England walking football international and he cerianly enjoyed his time there. Regular readers of The Local Answer will know that Langworthy, as well as having done so much for Abbeymead...Stuart Langworthy was in Gibraltar at the weekend for an England walking football international and he cerianly enjoyed his time there. Regular readers of The Local Answer will know that Langworthy, as well as having done so much for Abbeymead...

Rugby Union: Gloucester scrum-half Callum Braley invited to train with Italy ahead of Six Nations clash with Ireland

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Feb 2019 at 12:00

Gloucester scrum-half Callum Braley has been invited to train with Italy ahead of the return to Guinness Six Nations action next week. Braley, who represented England at under-20 level, captaining the side during two victorious World Rugby Under-20...Gloucester scrum-half Callum Braley has been invited to train with Italy ahead of the return to Guinness Six Nations action next week. Braley, who represented England at under-20 level, captaining the side during two victorious World Rugby Under-20...Gloucester scrum-half Callum Braley has been invited to train with Italy ahead of the return to Guinness Six Nations action next week. Braley, who represented England at under-20 level, captaining the side during two victorious World Rugby Under-20...

Rugby Union: Old Cryptians are flying high in the RFU National Junior Vase

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Feb 2019 at 11:00

In-form Old Cryptians have made club history in this season’s RFU National Junior Vase – and the best may yet be to come. The Gloucestershire One side are three games from a showpiece final at Twickenham having reached the South West...In-form Old Cryptians have made club history in this season’s RFU National Junior Vase – and the best may yet be to come. The Gloucestershire One side are three games from a showpiece final at Twickenham having reached the South West...In-form Old Cryptians have made club history in this season’s RFU National Junior Vase – and the best may yet be to come. The Gloucestershire One side are three games from a showpiece final at Twickenham having reached the South West...