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Running: Gloucester Athletic Club runner Jason Tilley is fired up for London Marathon in October

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Mar 2020 at 09:00

Jason Tilley knows what it takes to run the London Marathon. When he lines up at the start for this year’s delayed spectacular on Sunday 4th October, it will be his eighth running of the world’s most iconic race. His first time was... Jason Tilley knows what it takes to run the London Marathon. When he lines up at the start for this year’s delayed spectacular on Sunday 4th October, it will be his eighth running of the world’s most iconic race. His first time was... Jason Tilley knows what it takes to run the London Marathon. When he lines up at the start for this year’s delayed spectacular on Sunday 4th October, it will be his eighth running of the world’s most iconic race. His first time was...

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Rugby Union: Former Matson fly-half Mike Bayliss and pals are calling the tunes

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Mar 2020 at 09:00

So, here’s a question for you, what do you call a collection of singers? The quiz enthusiasts out there will probably say “choir” and, of course, that’s a good answer. So here’s another question for you. If a... So, here’s a question for you, what do you call a collection of singers? The quiz enthusiasts out there will probably say “choir” and, of course, that’s a good answer. So here’s another question for you. If a... So, here’s a question for you, what do you call a collection of singers? The quiz enthusiasts out there will probably say “choir” and, of course, that’s a good answer. So here’s another question for you. If a...

Running: Steve Kenyon, of Gloucester Athletic Club, is still on course for this year’s London Marathon

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Mar 2020 at 09:00

Steve Kenyon is excited to be taking part in this year’s delayed London Marathon. The 34-year-old has been clocking up some pretty impressive times since joining Gloucester Athletic Club a couple of years ago, including a personal best of... Steve Kenyon is excited to be taking part in this year’s delayed London Marathon. The 34-year-old has been clocking up some pretty impressive times since joining Gloucester Athletic Club a couple of years ago, including a personal best of... Steve Kenyon is excited to be taking part in this year’s delayed London Marathon. The 34-year-old has been clocking up some pretty impressive times since joining Gloucester Athletic Club a couple of years ago, including a personal best of...

Rugby Union: North Gloucestershire Combination veterans team in good shape

Roger Jackson Mon, 23rd Mar 2020 at 09:00

Their rugby may be on hold for now, but the North Gloucestershire Combination veterans team looks to have a very healthy future. Played two, won two is a pretty decent return for their efforts this season after wins over the Forest of Dean... Their rugby may be on hold for now, but the North Gloucestershire Combination veterans team looks to have a very healthy future. Played two, won two is a pretty decent return for their efforts this season after wins over the Forest of Dean... Their rugby may be on hold for now, but the North Gloucestershire Combination veterans team looks to have a very healthy future. Played two, won two is a pretty decent return for their efforts this season after wins over the Forest of Dean...

Rugby Union: Rugby season is over for all clubs below Premiership

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Mar 2020 at 16:30

Keith Gee, president of the Gloucestershire RFU, has welcomed the RFU’s statement today that the 2019/20 rugby season for all levels below the Premiership has ended following the coronavirus pandemic.   “It’s a very... Keith Gee, president of the Gloucestershire RFU, has welcomed the RFU’s statement today that the 2019/20 rugby season for all levels below the Premiership has ended following the coronavirus pandemic.   “It’s a very... Keith Gee, president of the Gloucestershire RFU, has welcomed the RFU’s statement today that the 2019/20 rugby season for all levels below the Premiership has ended following the coronavirus pandemic.   “It’s a very...

Rugby Union: Old Centralians play waiting game as South West One East title charge is put on hold

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Mar 2020 at 09:00

Old Centralians should have been playing at Windsor tomorrow. The South West One East pacesetters were hoping to clinch another bonus-point victory as they look to win the title and with it a return to South West Premier. The suspension of all... Old Centralians should have been playing at Windsor tomorrow. The South West One East pacesetters were hoping to clinch another bonus-point victory as they look to win the title and with it a return to South West Premier. The suspension of all... Old Centralians should have been playing at Windsor tomorrow. The South West One East pacesetters were hoping to clinch another bonus-point victory as they look to win the title and with it a return to South West Premier. The suspension of all...

Rugby Union: Premiership rugby season suspended for five weeks, RFU suspends all levels of the game in England until 14th April

Roger Jackson Tue, 17th Mar 2020 at 09:30

Gloucester’s rugby season has been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak. A statement issued by Premiership Rugby said: “We are sorry to tell our fans that we will be postponing our season for five weeks, in line with the advice... Gloucester’s rugby season has been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak. A statement issued by Premiership Rugby said: “We are sorry to tell our fans that we will be postponing our season for five weeks, in line with the advice... Gloucester’s rugby season has been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak. A statement issued by Premiership Rugby said: “We are sorry to tell our fans that we will be postponing our season for five weeks, in line with the advice...

Rugby Union: Old Cryptians set up RFU Junior Vase semi-final clash with Hendon

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Mar 2020 at 12:40

Loosehead prop Jake Kellaway is hoping to be fit for Old Cryptians’ RFU Junior Vase semi-final on Saturday 11th April. The 20-year-old was forced to leave the field with a bang on the head after 35 minutes of their 46-10 quarter-final win at... Loosehead prop Jake Kellaway is hoping to be fit for Old Cryptians’ RFU Junior Vase semi-final on Saturday 11th April. The 20-year-old was forced to leave the field with a bang on the head after 35 minutes of their 46-10 quarter-final win at... Loosehead prop Jake Kellaway is hoping to be fit for Old Cryptians’ RFU Junior Vase semi-final on Saturday 11th April. The 20-year-old was forced to leave the field with a bang on the head after 35 minutes of their 46-10 quarter-final win at...

Rugby Union: Gloucester star Ed Slater looks on as Chosen Hill go through to last four of the RFU Senior Vase

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Mar 2020 at 12:30

Gloucester star Ed Slater was among an excited crowd as in-form Chosen Hill booked their place in the last four of the RFU Senior Vase on Saturday. The Gloucestershire Premier high-fliers were too strong for visiting Milton Keynes, racing into a... Gloucester star Ed Slater was among an excited crowd as in-form Chosen Hill booked their place in the last four of the RFU Senior Vase on Saturday. The Gloucestershire Premier high-fliers were too strong for visiting Milton Keynes, racing into a... Gloucester star Ed Slater was among an excited crowd as in-form Chosen Hill booked their place in the last four of the RFU Senior Vase on Saturday. The Gloucestershire Premier high-fliers were too strong for visiting Milton Keynes, racing into a...

Rugby Union: Chosen Hill looking to take one step closer to Twickenham when they host Milton Keynes in the RFU Senior Vase

Roger Jackson Fri, 13th Mar 2020 at 10:30

Chosen Hill’s remarkable campaign could be about to get even better. They’ve dominated Gloucestershire Premier this season – they’ve won all 17 of their games so far – and look certain to make a quick return to... Chosen Hill’s remarkable campaign could be about to get even better. They’ve dominated Gloucestershire Premier this season – they’ve won all 17 of their games so far – and look certain to make a quick return to... Chosen Hill’s remarkable campaign could be about to get even better. They’ve dominated Gloucestershire Premier this season – they’ve won all 17 of their games so far – and look certain to make a quick return to...

Rugby Union: England hooker Jack Singleton to join Gloucester on a season-long loan from Saracens

Roger Jackson Wed, 11th Mar 2020 at 14:10

Gloucester have confirmed that England hooker Jack Singleton will be playing his club rugby in Cherry and White next season having joined on a season long loan from Saracens. The 23-year-old, who has won three caps for his country and who was part... Gloucester have confirmed that England hooker Jack Singleton will be playing his club rugby in Cherry and White next season having joined on a season long loan from Saracens. The 23-year-old, who has won three caps for his country and who was part... Gloucester have confirmed that England hooker Jack Singleton will be playing his club rugby in Cherry and White next season having joined on a season long loan from Saracens. The 23-year-old, who has won three caps for his country and who was part...

Athletics: Gloucester Athletic Club members turning on the style

Roger Jackson Tue, 10th Mar 2020 at 10:30

Gloucester Athletic Club members have been in impressive form in recent weeks, picking up titles and personal bests on a variety of different surfaces across the country. On the roads, Steve Kenyon continued his preparations for this year’s... Gloucester Athletic Club members have been in impressive form in recent weeks, picking up titles and personal bests on a variety of different surfaces across the country. On the roads, Steve Kenyon continued his preparations for this year’s... Gloucester Athletic Club members have been in impressive form in recent weeks, picking up titles and personal bests on a variety of different surfaces across the country. On the roads, Steve Kenyon continued his preparations for this year’s...

Rugby Union: Old Cryptians clinch Gloucestershire One title, now they set sights on RFU Junior Vase

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Mar 2020 at 15:30

With the Gloucestershire One title already in the bag, all conquering Old Cryptians can now turn their attentions to the RFU Junior Vase. Their supporters won't need reminding that it was a competition that they just failed to win last season,... With the Gloucestershire One title already in the bag, all conquering Old Cryptians can now turn their attentions to the RFU Junior Vase. Their supporters won't need reminding that it was a competition that they just failed to win last season,... With the Gloucestershire One title already in the bag, all conquering Old Cryptians can now turn their attentions to the RFU Junior Vase. Their supporters won't need reminding that it was a competition that they just failed to win last season,...