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Rugby Union: Gloucester confirm that Ross Moriarty will be moving on at the end of the season

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Ross Moriarty will leave Gloucester at the end of the season. A statement released by the club today read: “Forward Ross Moriarty will leave the club at the end of the season. “A product of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, Ross has...Ross Moriarty will leave Gloucester at the end of the season. A statement released by the club today read: “Forward Ross Moriarty will leave the club at the end of the season. “A product of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, Ross has...Ross Moriarty will leave Gloucester at the end of the season. A statement released by the club today read: “Forward Ross Moriarty will leave the club at the end of the season. “A product of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, Ross has...

Rugby Union: It’s a privilege to be playing rugby at my age, says nearly 68-year-old Steve Yiend

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...

Rugby Union: Rising Star: Joe Tingle, Drybrook Rugby Club

Rugby Union: James Stickland is loving CrossFit as much as he loved rugby

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Will McCarthy, Cirencester Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Hartpury looking to bounce back to form at Bedford Blues

Contributed Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 11:20

In a season bursting with ‘firsts’, Hartpury will encounter another tomorrow evening as they make their inaugural appearance at Goldington Road, home of the Bedford Blues. The Blues have a long and illustrious history, certainly being...In a season bursting with ‘firsts’, Hartpury will encounter another tomorrow evening as they make their inaugural appearance at Goldington Road, home of the Bedford Blues. The Blues have a long and illustrious history, certainly being...In a season bursting with ‘firsts’, Hartpury will encounter another tomorrow evening as they make their inaugural appearance at Goldington Road, home of the Bedford Blues. The Blues have a long and illustrious history, certainly being...

Rugby Union: Gloucester make four changes for Aviva Premiership clash at Newcastle

Contributed Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 11:00

Gloucester face a long trip north for tomorrow night’s Aviva Premiership Rugby game (kick-off 7.45pm) at Newcastle Falcons and make four changes to their starting line-up. The Cherry and Whites travel to Kingston Park on the back of three...Gloucester face a long trip north for tomorrow night’s Aviva Premiership Rugby game (kick-off 7.45pm) at Newcastle Falcons and make four changes to their starting line-up. The Cherry and Whites travel to Kingston Park on the back of three...Gloucester face a long trip north for tomorrow night’s Aviva Premiership Rugby game (kick-off 7.45pm) at Newcastle Falcons and make four changes to their starting line-up. The Cherry and Whites travel to Kingston Park on the back of three...

Rugby Union: The Hudson name is a big part of Gloucester’s rugby history

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Window-shopping rugby fans in Gloucester on an afternoon out will almost certainly stop and take a peak at Hudson & Co Sports shop which is just a big punt away from Kingsholm, the home of Gloucester rugby. The small independent retailer was...Window-shopping rugby fans in Gloucester on an afternoon out will almost certainly stop and take a peak at Hudson & Co Sports shop which is just a big punt away from Kingsholm, the home of Gloucester rugby. The small independent retailer was...Window-shopping rugby fans in Gloucester on an afternoon out will almost certainly stop and take a peak at Hudson & Co Sports shop which is just a big punt away from Kingsholm, the home of Gloucester rugby. The small independent retailer was...

Rugby Union: Back in the Day – Cheltenham Colts Rugby

Rugby Union: Brockworth chairman Steve Dunn believes the future is bright for the club

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Brockworth Rugby Club are a true family club and if you don’t believe it just ask club chairman Steve Dunn. Dunn has spent much of his life in and around the Gloucester One club both as a player and as an official. Both his sons – Liam...Brockworth Rugby Club are a true family club and if you don’t believe it just ask club chairman Steve Dunn. Dunn has spent much of his life in and around the Gloucester One club both as a player and as an official. Both his sons – Liam...Brockworth Rugby Club are a true family club and if you don’t believe it just ask club chairman Steve Dunn. Dunn has spent much of his life in and around the Gloucester One club both as a player and as an official. Both his sons – Liam...

Rugby Union: Rising Star: Dale Lemon, Cinderford Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Megan Goddard is star turn as Barbarians field women’s team for first time

Gemma Drew Sat, 18th Nov 2017 at 09:10

Megan Goddard is still walking on cloud nine after getting to play in one of the most famous shirts in world rugby. The Gloucester/Hartpury star, who works as a teacher at Bournside School in Cheltenham, was one of the stars of the show as the...Megan Goddard is still walking on cloud nine after getting to play in one of the most famous shirts in world rugby. The Gloucester/Hartpury star, who works as a teacher at Bournside School in Cheltenham, was one of the stars of the show as the...Megan Goddard is still walking on cloud nine after getting to play in one of the most famous shirts in world rugby. The Gloucester/Hartpury star, who works as a teacher at Bournside School in Cheltenham, was one of the stars of the show as the...

Rugby Union: Gloucester full-back Tom Hudson set for biggest game of his life against Saracens at Kingsholm tonight

Roger Jackson Fri, 17th Nov 2017 at 09:50

Tom Hudson faces “a baptism of fire” when he makes his Premiership debut against Saracens at Kingsholm tonight (7.45pm). Those are the words used by Gloucester’s newest full-back when he spoke to The Local Answer on the eve of the...Tom Hudson faces “a baptism of fire” when he makes his Premiership debut against Saracens at Kingsholm tonight (7.45pm). Those are the words used by Gloucester’s newest full-back when he spoke to The Local Answer on the eve of the...Tom Hudson faces “a baptism of fire” when he makes his Premiership debut against Saracens at Kingsholm tonight (7.45pm). Those are the words used by Gloucester’s newest full-back when he spoke to The Local Answer on the eve of the...

Rugby Union: Saracens will be a massive challenge, says Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann

Contributed Thu, 16th Nov 2017 at 12:20

Gloucester keep faith with the majority of the side that started against London Irish last weekend, making five changes as they return to Aviva Premiership action against Saracens on Friday evening (kick off 7:45pm). The majority of the changes... Gloucester keep faith with the majority of the side that started against London Irish last weekend, making five changes as they return to Aviva Premiership action against Saracens on Friday evening (kick off 7:45pm). The majority of the changes... Gloucester keep faith with the majority of the side that started against London Irish last weekend, making five changes as they return to Aviva Premiership action against Saracens on Friday evening (kick off 7:45pm). The majority of the changes...