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Rugby Union: Gloucester’s Owen Williams to start his first Premiership game of the season against Worcester Warriors

Roger Jackson Fri, 30th Nov 2018 at 14:00

Roger Jackson 30/11/2018

Gloucester make four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm (kick-off 3pm).

The one change in...Gloucester make four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm (kick-off 3pm).

The one change in the back line sees Owen Williams start his first Premiership game of the season as he partners Billy Twelvetrees in the Gloucester midfield.
...Gloucester make four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm (kick-off 3pm).

The one change in the back line sees Owen Williams start his first Premiership game of the season as he partners Billy Twelvetrees in the Gloucester midfield.

Up front, Josh Hohneck and James...

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Rugby Union: Gloucester make five changes for Premiership trip to Exeter Chiefs

Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 13:00

Gloucester travel to take on the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday and make five changes to the starting line-up that defeated Leicester Tigers last weekend. Hooker Henry Walker will make his first start in the Gallagher Premiership. Three... Gloucester travel to take on the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday and make five changes to the starting line-up that defeated Leicester Tigers last weekend. Hooker Henry Walker will make his first start in the Gallagher Premiership. Three... Gloucester travel to take on the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday and make five changes to the starting line-up that defeated Leicester Tigers last weekend. Hooker Henry Walker will make his first start in the Gallagher Premiership. Three...

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Football: Gloucester City boss Chris Todd delighted to be given chance to take the club forward

Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00

Chris Todd is a football man through and through. Gloucester City’s new manager has made a full-time living out of the game for pretty much all of the past 20 years, and as you’d expect has gained plenty of experience during that time...Chris Todd is a football man through and through. Gloucester City’s new manager has made a full-time living out of the game for pretty much all of the past 20 years, and as you’d expect has gained plenty of experience during that time...Chris Todd is a football man through and through. Gloucester City’s new manager has made a full-time living out of the game for pretty much all of the past 20 years, and as you’d expect has gained plenty of experience during that time...

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Golf: Club president Peter House is a major player at Brickhampton Court

Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00

Peter House retired from full-time work some eight years ago but he remains a very busy man. Over the past three years he has been vice-captain, club captain and now president of Brickhampton Court Golf Club and he plans to carry on in his current...Peter House retired from full-time work some eight years ago but he remains a very busy man. Over the past three years he has been vice-captain, club captain and now president of Brickhampton Court Golf Club and he plans to carry on in his current...Peter House retired from full-time work some eight years ago but he remains a very busy man. Over the past three years he has been vice-captain, club captain and now president of Brickhampton Court Golf Club and he plans to carry on in his current...

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Athletics: Gloucester Athletic Club chairman Richard Blackwell targets world masters indoor championships

Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00

Richard Blackwell has just turned 60 and he doesn’t mind who knows it. He’s not one of those people who gets coy about their age as they get older; far from it, he actually embraced reaching the big ‘six-O’. Mind you the...Richard Blackwell has just turned 60 and he doesn’t mind who knows it. He’s not one of those people who gets coy about their age as they get older; far from it, he actually embraced reaching the big ‘six-O’. Mind you the...Richard Blackwell has just turned 60 and he doesn’t mind who knows it. He’s not one of those people who gets coy about their age as they get older; far from it, he actually embraced reaching the big ‘six-O’. Mind you the...

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Rugby Union: Gloucester confirm loan signing of front rower Jaco Visagie

Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Nov 2018 at 12:00

Gloucester have confirmed that South African front rower Jaco Visagie has joined the club on a short-term loan deal. Visagie links up with the Cherry and Whites from the Blue Bulls in Super Rugby and brings plenty of experience, combining power in...Gloucester have confirmed that South African front rower Jaco Visagie has joined the club on a short-term loan deal. Visagie links up with the Cherry and Whites from the Blue Bulls in Super Rugby and brings plenty of experience, combining power in...Gloucester have confirmed that South African front rower Jaco Visagie has joined the club on a short-term loan deal. Visagie links up with the Cherry and Whites from the Blue Bulls in Super Rugby and brings plenty of experience, combining power in...

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Rugby Union: High-flying Spartans get ready for crucial pre-Christmas games in Gloucestershire Premier

Roger Jackson Tue, 20th Nov 2018 at 10:30

Spartans take a break from league action this weekend before a three-game pre-Christmas burst that could go a long way to shaping their season. Of particular significance is likely to be the third of those three games on 15th December when they... Spartans take a break from league action this weekend before a three-game pre-Christmas burst that could go a long way to shaping their season. Of particular significance is likely to be the third of those three games on 15th December when they... Spartans take a break from league action this weekend before a three-game pre-Christmas burst that could go a long way to shaping their season. Of particular significance is likely to be the third of those three games on 15th December when they...

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Football: Gala Wilton leave it late before grabbing the County League points

Roger Jackson Mon, 19th Nov 2018 at 15:00

Gala Wilton recorded only their second win in the County League this season. They beat Southmead CS Athletic, the team immediately above them, 2-1 although it was not enough to take them off the bottom of the table. Gala began brightly and Jason...Gala Wilton recorded only their second win in the County League this season. They beat Southmead CS Athletic, the team immediately above them, 2-1 although it was not enough to take them off the bottom of the table. Gala began brightly and Jason...Gala Wilton recorded only their second win in the County League this season. They beat Southmead CS Athletic, the team immediately above them, 2-1 although it was not enough to take them off the bottom of the table. Gala began brightly and Jason...

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Rugby Union: Danny Cipriani back for Gloucester to face Leicester at Kingsholm on Friday

Roger Jackson Thu, 15th Nov 2018 at 15:30

Gloucester keep faith with the majority of the side that faced Northampton Saints last weekend, with Leicester Tigers the visitors to Kingsholm in Gallagher Premiership Rugby action on Friday evening. Fly-half Danny Cipriani returns after... Gloucester keep faith with the majority of the side that faced Northampton Saints last weekend, with Leicester Tigers the visitors to Kingsholm in Gallagher Premiership Rugby action on Friday evening. Fly-half Danny Cipriani returns after... Gloucester keep faith with the majority of the side that faced Northampton Saints last weekend, with Leicester Tigers the visitors to Kingsholm in Gallagher Premiership Rugby action on Friday evening. Fly-half Danny Cipriani returns after...

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Rugby Union: Why all the numbers are adding up for Old Cryptians

Roger Jackson Wed, 14th Nov 2018 at 13:00

It should be easier for fans of Old Cryptians to keep pace with the exploits of their free-scoring flagship team when they host Bredon Star in Gloucestershire One on Saturday. That’s because the club’s new electronic scoreboard, which...It should be easier for fans of Old Cryptians to keep pace with the exploits of their free-scoring flagship team when they host Bredon Star in Gloucestershire One on Saturday. That’s because the club’s new electronic scoreboard, which...It should be easier for fans of Old Cryptians to keep pace with the exploits of their free-scoring flagship team when they host Bredon Star in Gloucestershire One on Saturday. That’s because the club’s new electronic scoreboard, which...

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Rugby Union: Willi Heinz returns to skipper Gloucester against Northampton at Kingsholm in Premiership Rugby Cup

Roger Jackson Thu, 8th Nov 2018 at 14:20

Gloucester captain Willi Heinz will make his first appearance of the 2018-19 season in Friday evening’s Premiership Rugby Cup fixture against Northampton Saints at Kingsholm (kick-off 7:45pm). Heinz has been sidelined with a calf injury and...Gloucester captain Willi Heinz will make his first appearance of the 2018-19 season in Friday evening’s Premiership Rugby Cup fixture against Northampton Saints at Kingsholm (kick-off 7:45pm). Heinz has been sidelined with a calf injury and...Gloucester captain Willi Heinz will make his first appearance of the 2018-19 season in Friday evening’s Premiership Rugby Cup fixture against Northampton Saints at Kingsholm (kick-off 7:45pm). Heinz has been sidelined with a calf injury and...

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Rugby Union: Gloucester make seven changes for Friday night’s Premiership Rugby Cup trip to Bristol

Roger Jackson Thu, 1st Nov 2018 at 15:50

Ben Vellacott will skipper Gloucester in Friday evening’s Premiership Rugby Cup fixture at Bristol Bears, with Henry Trinder set to make his 150th competitive appearance for the Cherry and Whites. Four of the changes are in the back line. Tom...Ben Vellacott will skipper Gloucester in Friday evening’s Premiership Rugby Cup fixture at Bristol Bears, with Henry Trinder set to make his 150th competitive appearance for the Cherry and Whites. Four of the changes are in the back line. Tom...Ben Vellacott will skipper Gloucester in Friday evening’s Premiership Rugby Cup fixture at Bristol Bears, with Henry Trinder set to make his 150th competitive appearance for the Cherry and Whites. Four of the changes are in the back line. Tom...

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Rugby Union: Gloucester’s Owen Williams to start his first Premiership game of the season against Worcester Warriors

Rugby Union: Gloucester make five changes for Premiership trip to Exeter Chiefs

Football: Gloucester City boss Chris Todd delighted to be given chance to take the club forward

Golf: Club president Peter House is a major player at Brickhampton Court

Athletics: Gloucester Athletic Club chairman Richard Blackwell targets world masters indoor championships

Rugby Union: Gloucester confirm loan signing of front rower Jaco Visagie

Rugby Union: High-flying Spartans get ready for crucial pre-Christmas games in Gloucestershire Premier

Football: Gala Wilton leave it late before grabbing the County League points

Rugby Union: Danny Cipriani back for Gloucester to face Leicester at Kingsholm on Friday

Rugby Union: Why all the numbers are adding up for Old Cryptians

Rugby Union: Willi Heinz returns to skipper Gloucester against Northampton at Kingsholm in Premiership Rugby Cup

Rugby Union: Gloucester make seven changes for Friday night’s Premiership Rugby Cup trip to Bristol