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Rugby Union: Chosen Hill looking forward to special year

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Regular readers of The Local Answer online will know that Chosen Hill are targeting promotion for all three of their teams this season. That would be some achievement of course – not may clubs are able to run three teams these days –...Regular readers of The Local Answer online will know that Chosen Hill are targeting promotion for all three of their teams this season. That would be some achievement of course – not may clubs are able to run three teams these days –...Regular readers of The Local Answer online will know that Chosen Hill are targeting promotion for all three of their teams this season. That would be some achievement of course – not may clubs are able to run three teams these days –...

Rugby Union: Bristol Bears make 15 changes for Friday’s Premiership Rugby Cup clash with Gloucester

Roger Jackson Tue, 24th Sep 2019 at 12:20

Nathan Hughes will make his competitive debut when Bristol Bears face Gloucester in the West Country derby on Friday (7.45pm KO). The England international is one of 15 changes from the side that went down to Harlequins last weekend in the opening...Nathan Hughes will make his competitive debut when Bristol Bears face Gloucester in the West Country derby on Friday (7.45pm KO). The England international is one of 15 changes from the side that went down to Harlequins last weekend in the opening...Nathan Hughes will make his competitive debut when Bristol Bears face Gloucester in the West Country derby on Friday (7.45pm KO). The England international is one of 15 changes from the side that went down to Harlequins last weekend in the opening...

Rugby Union: Brockworth Rugby Club to stage Gorilla Run in memory of Andrew ‘Ace’ Kelly

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Sep 2019 at 13:00

Members of Brockworth Rugby Club will be dressing up as gorillas on Sunday for their annual run in honour of a club stalwart. The Gorilla Run is in memory of Andrew ‘Ace’ Kelly, who died from cancer at the age of 57 in February 2014. ...Members of Brockworth Rugby Club will be dressing up as gorillas on Sunday for their annual run in honour of a club stalwart. The Gorilla Run is in memory of Andrew ‘Ace’ Kelly, who died from cancer at the age of 57 in February 2014. ...Members of Brockworth Rugby Club will be dressing up as gorillas on Sunday for their annual run in honour of a club stalwart. The Gorilla Run is in memory of Andrew ‘Ace’ Kelly, who died from cancer at the age of 57 in February 2014. ...

Rugby Union: Simon Linsell to skipper Gloucester on his debut against London Irish

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Sep 2019 at 12:40

Saturday will be a day to remember for second row Simon Linsell, a summer signing from Hartpury RFC, who will not only make his full debut for Gloucester but will also captain the side against London Irish. He is no stranger to the skipper’s...Saturday will be a day to remember for second row Simon Linsell, a summer signing from Hartpury RFC, who will not only make his full debut for Gloucester but will also captain the side against London Irish. He is no stranger to the skipper’s...Saturday will be a day to remember for second row Simon Linsell, a summer signing from Hartpury RFC, who will not only make his full debut for Gloucester but will also captain the side against London Irish. He is no stranger to the skipper’s...

Rugby Union: Stephen Varney is the hero as Gloucester win Premiership Rugby 7s Plate

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Sep 2019 at 11:00

A dramatic Stephen Varney try with the clock in the red ensured Gloucester Rugby came out on top in the Premiership Rugby 7s Plate final for a third consecutive year. The Cherry and Whites trailed Sale Sharks 29-17 with four minutes left but tries...A dramatic Stephen Varney try with the clock in the red ensured Gloucester Rugby came out on top in the Premiership Rugby 7s Plate final for a third consecutive year. The Cherry and Whites trailed Sale Sharks 29-17 with four minutes left but tries...A dramatic Stephen Varney try with the clock in the red ensured Gloucester Rugby came out on top in the Premiership Rugby 7s Plate final for a third consecutive year. The Cherry and Whites trailed Sale Sharks 29-17 with four minutes left but tries...

Football: Ryan Dobbins hits treble top as Gala Wilton turn up goal power

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Sep 2019 at 11:00

Gala Wilton are one of the form teams in the County League and they made it four wins out of five with a 5-1 win at Patchway Town on Saturday, a game which saw Ryan Dobbins grab a hat-trick. There could have been more goals for Gala because James...Gala Wilton are one of the form teams in the County League and they made it four wins out of five with a 5-1 win at Patchway Town on Saturday, a game which saw Ryan Dobbins grab a hat-trick. There could have been more goals for Gala because James...Gala Wilton are one of the form teams in the County League and they made it four wins out of five with a 5-1 win at Patchway Town on Saturday, a game which saw Ryan Dobbins grab a hat-trick. There could have been more goals for Gala because James...

Rugby Union: Brockworth Ladies player Beth Weller hoping to tour South Africa with England Deaf squad

Roger Jackson Fri, 13th Sep 2019 at 14:00

Beth Weller loves rugby and she’s a pretty good player too. So much so that the 27-year-old is hoping to be part of the England Deaf squad that will be heading to South Africa for a 10-day tour in May 2020. Beth, who is predominantly a...Beth Weller loves rugby and she’s a pretty good player too. So much so that the 27-year-old is hoping to be part of the England Deaf squad that will be heading to South Africa for a 10-day tour in May 2020. Beth, who is predominantly a...Beth Weller loves rugby and she’s a pretty good player too. So much so that the 27-year-old is hoping to be part of the England Deaf squad that will be heading to South Africa for a 10-day tour in May 2020. Beth, who is predominantly a...

Walking: Jude Wilcox ‘Hikes for Mike’ for third year running at night time walk

Roger Jackson Fri, 13th Sep 2019 at 12:30

Gloucester mum Jude Wilcox is lacing up her walking shoes, donning her brightest clothes and putting on some dazzling lights to walk 10k under the stars in memory of her dad next month. The 39-year-old mum of twins is walking Starlight Hike 2019 in...Gloucester mum Jude Wilcox is lacing up her walking shoes, donning her brightest clothes and putting on some dazzling lights to walk 10k under the stars in memory of her dad next month. The 39-year-old mum of twins is walking Starlight Hike 2019 in...Gloucester mum Jude Wilcox is lacing up her walking shoes, donning her brightest clothes and putting on some dazzling lights to walk 10k under the stars in memory of her dad next month. The 39-year-old mum of twins is walking Starlight Hike 2019 in...

Rugby Union: Gloucester name exciting young squad for Premiership Rugby 7s

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

Gloucester are set for their first competitive action when they compete in the Premiership Rugby 7s at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening, and have named a young squad packed with potential for the occasion. The Gloucester squad is made of...Gloucester are set for their first competitive action when they compete in the Premiership Rugby 7s at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening, and have named a young squad packed with potential for the occasion. The Gloucester squad is made of...Gloucester are set for their first competitive action when they compete in the Premiership Rugby 7s at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening, and have named a young squad packed with potential for the occasion. The Gloucester squad is made of...

Rugby Union: Sir Thomas Rich’s School proud of their ‘fantastic’ rugby fixture list

Roger Jackson Tue, 10th Sep 2019 at 11:00

A new term means new opportunities for the pupils at Sir Thomas Rich’s School in Longlevens and that’s certainly true for those who play rugby. The school are rightly proud of their fixture list – the first round of matches were...A new term means new opportunities for the pupils at Sir Thomas Rich’s School in Longlevens and that’s certainly true for those who play rugby. The school are rightly proud of their fixture list – the first round of matches were...A new term means new opportunities for the pupils at Sir Thomas Rich’s School in Longlevens and that’s certainly true for those who play rugby. The school are rightly proud of their fixture list – the first round of matches were...

Football: Gala Wilton go marching on with impressive cup win

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Sep 2019 at 11:40

In-form Gala Wilton are through to the second round of the County League’s Les James Cup after a 3-1 home win over Henbury, even though they found themselves a goal down after just two minutes. They hit back on 14 minutes with a low drive...In-form Gala Wilton are through to the second round of the County League’s Les James Cup after a 3-1 home win over Henbury, even though they found themselves a goal down after just two minutes. They hit back on 14 minutes with a low drive...In-form Gala Wilton are through to the second round of the County League’s Les James Cup after a 3-1 home win over Henbury, even though they found themselves a goal down after just two minutes. They hit back on 14 minutes with a low drive...

Rugby Union: Old Centralians chairman Stan Fritchley sets sights on South West One East title

Roger Jackson Fri, 6th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Old Centralians kick off their new South West One East campaign at home to Royal Wootton Bassett tomorrow (2.30pm) and the aim in 2019/20 is to go one better than last season. The club reached the end-of-season play-offs last time out, missing out...Old Centralians kick off their new South West One East campaign at home to Royal Wootton Bassett tomorrow (2.30pm) and the aim in 2019/20 is to go one better than last season. The club reached the end-of-season play-offs last time out, missing out...Old Centralians kick off their new South West One East campaign at home to Royal Wootton Bassett tomorrow (2.30pm) and the aim in 2019/20 is to go one better than last season. The club reached the end-of-season play-offs last time out, missing out...