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Rugby Union: Brockworth Ladies hoping to inspire women to take up rugby

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Jan 2020 at 09:00

Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February... Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February... Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February...

Athletics: Gloucester AC runner Jeremy Mower is a cut above many of his rivals

Roger Jackson Wed, 29th Jan 2020 at 09:00

Gloucester Athletic Club’s Jeremy Mower is showing no sign of slowing down, even though he is well into his 55th year! He followed up his personal best 28:22 set at the Linda Franks 5-mile Road Race with a personal best-equalling time over... Gloucester Athletic Club’s Jeremy Mower is showing no sign of slowing down, even though he is well into his 55th year! He followed up his personal best 28:22 set at the Linda Franks 5-mile Road Race with a personal best-equalling time over... Gloucester Athletic Club’s Jeremy Mower is showing no sign of slowing down, even though he is well into his 55th year! He followed up his personal best 28:22 set at the Linda Franks 5-mile Road Race with a personal best-equalling time over...

Football: Will Higgins is goal king as Hardwicke defeat Broadwell Amateurs 3-1 in County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Jan 2020 at 14:00

Will Higgins scored a hat-trick as Hardwicke defeated visitors Broadwell Amateurs 3-1 in the County League on Saturday. After Will Matthews had headed Richard Mansell’s cross wide, Higgins got his first in the 12th minute when he won the... Will Higgins scored a hat-trick as Hardwicke defeated visitors Broadwell Amateurs 3-1 in the County League on Saturday. After Will Matthews had headed Richard Mansell’s cross wide, Higgins got his first in the 12th minute when he won the... Will Higgins scored a hat-trick as Hardwicke defeated visitors Broadwell Amateurs 3-1 in the County League on Saturday. After Will Matthews had headed Richard Mansell’s cross wide, Higgins got his first in the 12th minute when he won the...

Rugby Union: Lewis Ludlow to captain Gloucester in Gallagher Premiership clash at Bristol

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Jan 2020 at 13:00

Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training... Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training... Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chad Crosby, Old Cryptians Rugby Club

Swimming: James Richards is loving life at Gloucester City Swimming Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Jan 2020 at 09:00

James Richards, the head coach of Gloucester City Swimming Club, freely admits that he is not the greatest swimmer. Not that he is a poor swimmer by any means, the 29-year-old reached county standard back in the day so he knows how to get from one... James Richards, the head coach of Gloucester City Swimming Club, freely admits that he is not the greatest swimmer. Not that he is a poor swimmer by any means, the 29-year-old reached county standard back in the day so he knows how to get from one... James Richards, the head coach of Gloucester City Swimming Club, freely admits that he is not the greatest swimmer. Not that he is a poor swimmer by any means, the 29-year-old reached county standard back in the day so he knows how to get from one...

Athletics: Gloucester Athletic Club win men’s team prize at Linda Franks 5-mile road race

Roger Jackson Wed, 22nd Jan 2020 at 09:00

Gloucester Athletic Club had plenty to cheer when they took part in the Linda Franks 5-mile road race around the lanes of Up Hatherley and The Reddings because they won the men’s team prize.   Steve Kenyon was hoping to repeat his... Gloucester Athletic Club had plenty to cheer when they took part in the Linda Franks 5-mile road race around the lanes of Up Hatherley and The Reddings because they won the men’s team prize.   Steve Kenyon was hoping to repeat his... Gloucester Athletic Club had plenty to cheer when they took part in the Linda Franks 5-mile road race around the lanes of Up Hatherley and The Reddings because they won the men’s team prize.   Steve Kenyon was hoping to repeat his...

Rugby Union: Longlevens shortlisted for Rugby Club of the Season award

Roger Jackson Tue, 21st Jan 2020 at 11:40

Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’... Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’... Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’...

Rugby Union: Johan Ackermann in upbeat mood as Gloucester face crunch Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse

Roger Jackson Fri, 17th Jan 2020 at 13:00

Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the...

Rugby Union: Buoyant OId Cryptians flying high as they are set to field a fab four on Saturday

Roger Jackson Thu, 16th Jan 2020 at 14:30

The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –... The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –... The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –...

Athletics: Gloucester Athletic Club so close to Birmingham and District Men’s Cross-Country League Division Two title

Roger Jackson Wed, 15th Jan 2020 at 11:00

Gloucester Athletic Club are closing in on the Birmingham and District Men’s Cross-Country League Division Two title after another fine all-round team performance at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry. They strengthened their grip at the top when... Gloucester Athletic Club are closing in on the Birmingham and District Men’s Cross-Country League Division Two title after another fine all-round team performance at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry. They strengthened their grip at the top when... Gloucester Athletic Club are closing in on the Birmingham and District Men’s Cross-Country League Division Two title after another fine all-round team performance at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry. They strengthened their grip at the top when...

Rugby Union: Rising star Louis Rees-Zammit extends contract with Gloucester

Roger Jackson Mon, 13th Jan 2020 at 14:00

Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the... Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the... Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the...

Football: Hardwicke hit back to stun Quedgeley Wanderers in County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 13th Jan 2020 at 12:30

Hardwicke bounced back from being 3-1 down to defeat Quedgeley Wanderers in a seven-goal thriller in the County League on Saturday. Hardwicke’s Kieran Tracey went close after seven minutes with his shot skimming just past the post, but two... Hardwicke bounced back from being 3-1 down to defeat Quedgeley Wanderers in a seven-goal thriller in the County League on Saturday. Hardwicke’s Kieran Tracey went close after seven minutes with his shot skimming just past the post, but two... Hardwicke bounced back from being 3-1 down to defeat Quedgeley Wanderers in a seven-goal thriller in the County League on Saturday. Hardwicke’s Kieran Tracey went close after seven minutes with his shot skimming just past the post, but two...

Rugby Union: Coaches Tim Taylor and Rory Teague extend contracts at Gloucester

Roger Jackson Fri, 10th Jan 2020 at 14:50

Gloucester have announced that they have extended the contracts of two key members of their coaching staff – Tim Taylor and Rory Teague. Taylor, who has been a member of the coaching team for six seasons, joined the Cherry and Whites as a... Gloucester have announced that they have extended the contracts of two key members of their coaching staff – Tim Taylor and Rory Teague. Taylor, who has been a member of the coaching team for six seasons, joined the Cherry and Whites as a... Gloucester have announced that they have extended the contracts of two key members of their coaching staff – Tim Taylor and Rory Teague. Taylor, who has been a member of the coaching team for six seasons, joined the Cherry and Whites as a...