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Rugby Union: Upbeat Hartpury head to Ealing Trailfinders in confident mood

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Jan 2020 at 11:20

Hartpury will reach the halfway mark of the current Greene King IPA Championship season with this weekend’s visit to a club that has been a second-tier powerhouse in recent years, Ealing Trailfinders. They do so in 7th place in the table and... Hartpury will reach the halfway mark of the current Greene King IPA Championship season with this weekend’s visit to a club that has been a second-tier powerhouse in recent years, Ealing Trailfinders. They do so in 7th place in the table and... Hartpury will reach the halfway mark of the current Greene King IPA Championship season with this weekend’s visit to a club that has been a second-tier powerhouse in recent years, Ealing Trailfinders. They do so in 7th place in the table and...

Rugby Union: Cinderford in ‘bullish’ mood as they prepare to host National One leaders Richmond

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Jan 2020 at 10:40

Cinderford host National One big guns Richmond in an eagerly awaited clash on Saturday hoping to complete what would be a mighty impressive double over the league leaders. The Foresters went to London in mid-October and secured one of the more... Cinderford host National One big guns Richmond in an eagerly awaited clash on Saturday hoping to complete what would be a mighty impressive double over the league leaders. The Foresters went to London in mid-October and secured one of the more... Cinderford host National One big guns Richmond in an eagerly awaited clash on Saturday hoping to complete what would be a mighty impressive double over the league leaders. The Foresters went to London in mid-October and secured one of the more...

Rugby Union: Brockworth Ladies hoping to inspire women to take up rugby

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Jan 2020 at 09:00

Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February... Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February... Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February...

Rugby Union: Hartpury celebrates Six Nations call-ups for Louis Rees-Zammit, Alex Craig and Billy Burns

Roger Jackson Tue, 28th Jan 2020 at 14:30

Hartpury is delighted that three more alumni from its rugby academy have been named in international squads for the first time at this year’s Guinness Six Nations Championship. Louis Rees-Zammit, Alex Craig and Billy Burns are set to become... Hartpury is delighted that three more alumni from its rugby academy have been named in international squads for the first time at this year’s Guinness Six Nations Championship. Louis Rees-Zammit, Alex Craig and Billy Burns are set to become... Hartpury is delighted that three more alumni from its rugby academy have been named in international squads for the first time at this year’s Guinness Six Nations Championship. Louis Rees-Zammit, Alex Craig and Billy Burns are set to become...

Rugby Union: Craig Voisey is loving life with Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Jan 2020 at 09:00

Craig Voisey has played rugby all over the world but he couldn’t be happier at his new ‘home’ in the Cotswolds. Home for Voisey is Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club, a club with a proud history and one that continues to more than hold... Craig Voisey has played rugby all over the world but he couldn’t be happier at his new ‘home’ in the Cotswolds. Home for Voisey is Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club, a club with a proud history and one that continues to more than hold... Craig Voisey has played rugby all over the world but he couldn’t be happier at his new ‘home’ in the Cotswolds. Home for Voisey is Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club, a club with a proud history and one that continues to more than hold...

Rugby Union: Lewis Ludlow to captain Gloucester in Gallagher Premiership clash at Bristol

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Jan 2020 at 13:00

Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training... Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training... Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training...

Rugby Union: TV cameras head to Hartpury for big game against Coventry

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Jan 2020 at 09:00

Hartpury University welcome the Sky Sports cameras to the Alpas Arena tomorrow when Coventry are the on-field visitors for round 10 of the 2019/20 Green King IPA Championship. It will be Hartpury’s first televised fixture for almost a year,... Hartpury University welcome the Sky Sports cameras to the Alpas Arena tomorrow when Coventry are the on-field visitors for round 10 of the 2019/20 Green King IPA Championship. It will be Hartpury’s first televised fixture for almost a year,... Hartpury University welcome the Sky Sports cameras to the Alpas Arena tomorrow when Coventry are the on-field visitors for round 10 of the 2019/20 Green King IPA Championship. It will be Hartpury’s first televised fixture for almost a year,...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chad Crosby, Old Cryptians Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Longlevens shortlisted for Rugby Club of the Season award

Roger Jackson Tue, 21st Jan 2020 at 11:40

Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’... Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’... Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’...

Rugby Union: Hartpury looking to bounce back against Bedford Blues after Jersey Reds heartbreak

Roger Jackson Fri, 17th Jan 2020 at 14:00

Hartpury travel to Bedford Blues tomorrow looking to bounce back after the disappointment of Saturday’s last-gasp home defeat to Jersey Reds. In a low scoring game, Hartpury were leading by four points before a final-play try from a lineout... Hartpury travel to Bedford Blues tomorrow looking to bounce back after the disappointment of Saturday’s last-gasp home defeat to Jersey Reds. In a low scoring game, Hartpury were leading by four points before a final-play try from a lineout... Hartpury travel to Bedford Blues tomorrow looking to bounce back after the disappointment of Saturday’s last-gasp home defeat to Jersey Reds. In a low scoring game, Hartpury were leading by four points before a final-play try from a lineout...

Rugby Union: Johan Ackermann in upbeat mood as Gloucester face crunch Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse

Roger Jackson Fri, 17th Jan 2020 at 13:00

Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the...

Rugby Union: Buoyant OId Cryptians flying high as they are set to field a fab four on Saturday

Roger Jackson Thu, 16th Jan 2020 at 14:30

The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –... The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –... The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –...

Rugby Union: Special day at Cheltenham Civil Service as club mark rugby-playing Steve Yiend’s 70th birthday

Roger Jackson Tue, 14th Jan 2020 at 12:30

George VI was king and Clement Attlee was prime minister when Steve Yiend was born just over 70 years ago. That was on 15th December 1949 and the world we live in today is unrecognisable from those austere, post-war days when food rationing and... George VI was king and Clement Attlee was prime minister when Steve Yiend was born just over 70 years ago. That was on 15th December 1949 and the world we live in today is unrecognisable from those austere, post-war days when food rationing and... George VI was king and Clement Attlee was prime minister when Steve Yiend was born just over 70 years ago. That was on 15th December 1949 and the world we live in today is unrecognisable from those austere, post-war days when food rationing and...

Rugby Union: Rising star Louis Rees-Zammit extends contract with Gloucester

Roger Jackson Mon, 13th Jan 2020 at 14:00

Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the... Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the... Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the...