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Rugby Union: Hartpury looking to build on that morale-boosting win over Richmond

Roger Jackson Thu, 28th Feb 2019 at 15:40

There is a whiff of optimism around the training ground at Hartpury as the club approaches the business end of what has been a long, hard season. There are a few reasons for this, although the primary cause is the feelgood factor that comes from...There is a whiff of optimism around the training ground at Hartpury as the club approaches the business end of what has been a long, hard season. There are a few reasons for this, although the primary cause is the feelgood factor that comes from...There is a whiff of optimism around the training ground at Hartpury as the club approaches the business end of what has been a long, hard season. There are a few reasons for this, although the primary cause is the feelgood factor that comes from...

Rugby Union: Hooker James Hanson starts as Gloucester travel to Bristol Bears for Premiership clash

Roger Jackson Thu, 28th Feb 2019 at 15:30

Gloucester make one change for their Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate tomorrow (7.45pm) as they look to make it three wins in a row after their impressive victories over high-flying Exeter and Saracens. Australian...Gloucester make one change for their Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate tomorrow (7.45pm) as they look to make it three wins in a row after their impressive victories over high-flying Exeter and Saracens. Australian...Gloucester make one change for their Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate tomorrow (7.45pm) as they look to make it three wins in a row after their impressive victories over high-flying Exeter and Saracens. Australian...

Rugby Union: The good times are returning for Cheltenham Civil Service Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Feb 2019 at 09:00

It’s fair to say that when Paul Stickler took over as head coach at Cheltenham Civil Service at the start of the season, it was seen by some as the start of a new era at the club. The club had endured a number of tough seasons with the...It’s fair to say that when Paul Stickler took over as head coach at Cheltenham Civil Service at the start of the season, it was seen by some as the start of a new era at the club. The club had endured a number of tough seasons with the...It’s fair to say that when Paul Stickler took over as head coach at Cheltenham Civil Service at the start of the season, it was seen by some as the start of a new era at the club. The club had endured a number of tough seasons with the...

Rugby Union: Fairford turn up the power in Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Feb 2019 at 13:00

Fairford began their defence of the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in impressive style on Saturday, winning 76-5 at Cirencester 2nds. They will now play Painswick in the semi-finals on 30th March. Painswick booked their place in the... Fairford began their defence of the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in impressive style on Saturday, winning 76-5 at Cirencester 2nds. They will now play Painswick in the semi-finals on 30th March. Painswick booked their place in the... Fairford began their defence of the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in impressive style on Saturday, winning 76-5 at Cirencester 2nds. They will now play Painswick in the semi-finals on 30th March. Painswick booked their place in the...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log – Craig Mayo, Painswick Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Bryony Narbeth, Cheltenham Ladies

Rugby Union: Ed Slater and Jaco Kriel to start for Gloucester against Saracens at Kingsholm

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Feb 2019 at 16:20

Gloucester make two changes to their starting line-up from the side that defeated Exeter last weekend as they welcome Saracens to Kingsholm on Friday evening. It’s the second week in a row that the Cherry and Whites will have entertained the...Gloucester make two changes to their starting line-up from the side that defeated Exeter last weekend as they welcome Saracens to Kingsholm on Friday evening. It’s the second week in a row that the Cherry and Whites will have entertained the...Gloucester make two changes to their starting line-up from the side that defeated Exeter last weekend as they welcome Saracens to Kingsholm on Friday evening. It’s the second week in a row that the Cherry and Whites will have entertained the...

Rugby Union: Matson captain John Hennessy targeting Twickenham glory in the RFU Intermediate Cup

Roger Jackson Tue, 19th Feb 2019 at 09:00

John Hennessy would like nothing more than to sign off after 12 years as captain of Matson by leading his team out in a showpiece final at Twickenham. And that’s something that is still very much on the cards because the Gloucester club are...John Hennessy would like nothing more than to sign off after 12 years as captain of Matson by leading his team out in a showpiece final at Twickenham. And that’s something that is still very much on the cards because the Gloucester club are...John Hennessy would like nothing more than to sign off after 12 years as captain of Matson by leading his team out in a showpiece final at Twickenham. And that’s something that is still very much on the cards because the Gloucester club are...

Rugby Union: Walk for Men returns to raise money for local causes

Contributed Mon, 18th Feb 2019 at 14:00

It’s not often the words “walk”, “pint”, “pie” and “rugby” all come together to sum up a charity event – but if it sounds like an intriguing way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Gloucester,...It’s not often the words “walk”, “pint”, “pie” and “rugby” all come together to sum up a charity event – but if it sounds like an intriguing way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Gloucester,...It’s not often the words “walk”, “pint”, “pie” and “rugby” all come together to sum up a charity event – but if it sounds like an intriguing way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Gloucester,...

Rugby Union: Quintet of age group international Academy stars commit to Gloucester

Roger Jackson Fri, 15th Feb 2019 at 15:30

Gloucester are delighted to confirm a group of their young home-grown players have committed their future to the club after agreeing new deals. All five have experienced senior rugby already this season, all playing their part in the Heineken...Gloucester are delighted to confirm a group of their young home-grown players have committed their future to the club after agreeing new deals. All five have experienced senior rugby already this season, all playing their part in the Heineken...Gloucester are delighted to confirm a group of their young home-grown players have committed their future to the club after agreeing new deals. All five have experienced senior rugby already this season, all playing their part in the Heineken...

Rugby Union: Hartpury ready for relegation crunch battle with Richmond

Roger Jackson Fri, 15th Feb 2019 at 10:20

Having narrowly lost away from home to a strong Coventry outfit last Saturday, Hartpury are in decent shape going into what is certainly their most important game of the season so far when Richmond visit the Gillman’s Ground this Friday...Having narrowly lost away from home to a strong Coventry outfit last Saturday, Hartpury are in decent shape going into what is certainly their most important game of the season so far when Richmond visit the Gillman’s Ground this Friday...Having narrowly lost away from home to a strong Coventry outfit last Saturday, Hartpury are in decent shape going into what is certainly their most important game of the season so far when Richmond visit the Gillman’s Ground this Friday...

Rugby Union: Craig Maxwell-Keys in charge for Gallagher Premiership Rugby game between Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm

Roger Jackson Fri, 15th Feb 2019 at 09:30

Craig Maxwell-Keys won’t have far to travel when he takes charge of his next Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash. That’s because he’s the man in the middle for tonight’s eagerly awaited game between Gloucester and Exeter...Craig Maxwell-Keys won’t have far to travel when he takes charge of his next Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash. That’s because he’s the man in the middle for tonight’s eagerly awaited game between Gloucester and Exeter...Craig Maxwell-Keys won’t have far to travel when he takes charge of his next Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash. That’s because he’s the man in the middle for tonight’s eagerly awaited game between Gloucester and Exeter...

Rugby Union: Gloucester fired up for Premiership clash against Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm on Friday evening

Roger Jackson Thu, 14th Feb 2019 at 14:10

Gloucester welcome back a number of players from injury for the visit of Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm (kick-off 7.45pm) in Friday evening’s Gallagher Premiership encounter. The Cherry and Whites have had to cope with a lengthy injury list over...Gloucester welcome back a number of players from injury for the visit of Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm (kick-off 7.45pm) in Friday evening’s Gallagher Premiership encounter. The Cherry and Whites have had to cope with a lengthy injury list over...Gloucester welcome back a number of players from injury for the visit of Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm (kick-off 7.45pm) in Friday evening’s Gallagher Premiership encounter. The Cherry and Whites have had to cope with a lengthy injury list over...

Rugby Union: Hartpury’s Championship game against Richmond to be shown live on Sky Sports

Roger Jackson Thu, 14th Feb 2019 at 14:00

The Sky Sports television cameras are heading to Hartpury to broadcast a Championship rugby match live from its campus for the first time. Gloucestershire rugby fans will be glued to their TV screens to watch Hartpury play Richmond in a Greene King...The Sky Sports television cameras are heading to Hartpury to broadcast a Championship rugby match live from its campus for the first time. Gloucestershire rugby fans will be glued to their TV screens to watch Hartpury play Richmond in a Greene King...The Sky Sports television cameras are heading to Hartpury to broadcast a Championship rugby match live from its campus for the first time. Gloucestershire rugby fans will be glued to their TV screens to watch Hartpury play Richmond in a Greene King...