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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Josh Lyons, Longlevens Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Josh Lyons is still only 23 but he has achieved plenty in his rugby life. For a start he is captain of Longlevens Rugby Club, the place that has been a second home to him since he first joined up as a 10-year-old. And he was part of the team that... Josh Lyons is still only 23 but he has achieved plenty in his rugby life. For a start he is captain of Longlevens Rugby Club, the place that has been a second home to him since he first joined up as a 10-year-old. And he was part of the team that... Josh Lyons is still only 23 but he has achieved plenty in his rugby life. For a start he is captain of Longlevens Rugby Club, the place that has been a second home to him since he first joined up as a 10-year-old. And he was part of the team that...

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Athletics: Rising Star: Joel Townley, Gloucester Athletic Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00

If Joel Townley isn’t jumping for joy around his parents’ home in Hucclecote pretty much day in, day out, then he probably should be because he’s got plenty to be happy about. The 18-year-old Gloucester Athletic Club member is a... If Joel Townley isn’t jumping for joy around his parents’ home in Hucclecote pretty much day in, day out, then he probably should be because he’s got plenty to be happy about. The 18-year-old Gloucester Athletic Club member is a... If Joel Townley isn’t jumping for joy around his parents’ home in Hucclecote pretty much day in, day out, then he probably should be because he’s got plenty to be happy about. The 18-year-old Gloucester Athletic Club member is a...

Netball: Unsung Hero: Kirsty Wingate, netball

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Kirsty Wingate is a big supporter of netball, a very big supporter. She plays the game, she umpires and she also works tirelessly as a volunteer administrator. The 49-year-old took over as chair of Gloucestershire Netball at their AGM in May and... Kirsty Wingate is a big supporter of netball, a very big supporter. She plays the game, she umpires and she also works tirelessly as a volunteer administrator. The 49-year-old took over as chair of Gloucestershire Netball at their AGM in May and... Kirsty Wingate is a big supporter of netball, a very big supporter. She plays the game, she umpires and she also works tirelessly as a volunteer administrator. The 49-year-old took over as chair of Gloucestershire Netball at their AGM in May and...

Rugby Union: Back row Jaco Kriel to lead Gloucester in Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Nov 2019 at 12:30

Jaco Kriel will skipper Gloucester for their Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier on Sunday, leading a side that will see 18-year-old winger Louis Rees-Zammit make his full European debut for the club. Only four players retain their places... Jaco Kriel will skipper Gloucester for their Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier on Sunday, leading a side that will see 18-year-old winger Louis Rees-Zammit make his full European debut for the club. Only four players retain their places... Jaco Kriel will skipper Gloucester for their Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier on Sunday, leading a side that will see 18-year-old winger Louis Rees-Zammit make his full European debut for the club. Only four players retain their places...

Football: Brockworth Albion looking for good County Cup run as they head to Shortwood

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Nov 2019 at 09:10

Brockworth Albion head to Shortwood United on Saturday for a County Senior Cup North tie with chairman David Evans saying that they are in it to win it. The Northern Senior League Division One team will play Shortwood’s development side in... Brockworth Albion head to Shortwood United on Saturday for a County Senior Cup North tie with chairman David Evans saying that they are in it to win it. The Northern Senior League Division One team will play Shortwood’s development side in... Brockworth Albion head to Shortwood United on Saturday for a County Senior Cup North tie with chairman David Evans saying that they are in it to win it. The Northern Senior League Division One team will play Shortwood’s development side in...

Rugby Union: Gloucester ready for Toulouse challenge in Heineken Champions Cup opener

Roger Jackson Thu, 14th Nov 2019 at 14:30

Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse to Kingsholm on Friday evening (7.45pm). After four tough weeks of Gallagher Premiership action, the Heineken Champions Cup takes... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse to Kingsholm on Friday evening (7.45pm). After four tough weeks of Gallagher Premiership action, the Heineken Champions Cup takes... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse to Kingsholm on Friday evening (7.45pm). After four tough weeks of Gallagher Premiership action, the Heineken Champions Cup takes...

Rugby Union: Could your rugby club be named ‘Rugby Club of the Season’?

Roger Jackson Tue, 12th Nov 2019 at 12:20

The search is on for the ‘Rugby Club of the Season’. The nationwide competition has been launched by Gallagher, community insurance broker and title partner of Premiership Rugby, and is open to grassroots clubs catering for all ages... The search is on for the ‘Rugby Club of the Season’. The nationwide competition has been launched by Gallagher, community insurance broker and title partner of Premiership Rugby, and is open to grassroots clubs catering for all ages... The search is on for the ‘Rugby Club of the Season’. The nationwide competition has been launched by Gallagher, community insurance broker and title partner of Premiership Rugby, and is open to grassroots clubs catering for all ages...

Rugby Union: Ben Morgan to skipper Gloucester against Saracens at Kingsholm

Roger Jackson Fri, 8th Nov 2019 at 12:30

It’s the last round of Gallagher Premiership action before European rugby takes centre stage and Gloucester have make six changes to their starting line-up for the visit of Saracens tomorrow (3pm). Ben Morgan captains the side as Gloucester... It’s the last round of Gallagher Premiership action before European rugby takes centre stage and Gloucester have make six changes to their starting line-up for the visit of Saracens tomorrow (3pm). Ben Morgan captains the side as Gloucester... It’s the last round of Gallagher Premiership action before European rugby takes centre stage and Gloucester have make six changes to their starting line-up for the visit of Saracens tomorrow (3pm). Ben Morgan captains the side as Gloucester...

Walking Football: Stroud’s Keith Mortimer and Cirencester’s Mike Dore make their England debuts

Roger Jackson Wed, 6th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Two walking footballers from Gloucestershire are celebrating after playing for England for the first time. Keith Mortimer and Mike Dore played in the first ever over-70s walking football match and helped their country to a 2-1 win over Guernsey. ... Two walking footballers from Gloucestershire are celebrating after playing for England for the first time. Keith Mortimer and Mike Dore played in the first ever over-70s walking football match and helped their country to a 2-1 win over Guernsey. ... Two walking footballers from Gloucestershire are celebrating after playing for England for the first time. Keith Mortimer and Mike Dore played in the first ever over-70s walking football match and helped their country to a 2-1 win over Guernsey. ...

Rugby Union: Gloucester make five changes for trip to Leicester Tigers

Roger Jackson Fri, 1st Nov 2019 at 14:50

Gloucester continue their Gallagher Premiership campaign at Leicester Tigers tomorrow and make five changes to their starting line-up, four in the pack and one in the backs. Ed Slater will skipper the side against his former club. In the front... Gloucester continue their Gallagher Premiership campaign at Leicester Tigers tomorrow and make five changes to their starting line-up, four in the pack and one in the backs. Ed Slater will skipper the side against his former club. In the front... Gloucester continue their Gallagher Premiership campaign at Leicester Tigers tomorrow and make five changes to their starting line-up, four in the pack and one in the backs. Ed Slater will skipper the side against his former club. In the front...