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Rugby Union: Hartpury face another tough test against all-conquering Newcastle Falcons

Roger Jackson Fri, 29th Nov 2019 at 10:30

With nine rounds of Greene King IPA Championship rugby played – six in the league and three in the cup – it has come as a surprise to precisely nobody that Newcastle Falcons have established themselves as the clear favourites to win... With nine rounds of Greene King IPA Championship rugby played – six in the league and three in the cup – it has come as a surprise to precisely nobody that Newcastle Falcons have established themselves as the clear favourites to win... With nine rounds of Greene King IPA Championship rugby played – six in the league and three in the cup – it has come as a surprise to precisely nobody that Newcastle Falcons have established themselves as the clear favourites to win...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Ollie Gibson, Cirencester Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Dan Smith, Stroud Rugby Club

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

Dan Smith is in the front line, quite literally, as Stroud chase promotion from Western Counties North this season. The loosehead prop is captain of the team having taken over midway through last season when Harry Foote sustained a bad knee... Dan Smith is in the front line, quite literally, as Stroud chase promotion from Western Counties North this season. The loosehead prop is captain of the team having taken over midway through last season when Harry Foote sustained a bad knee... Dan Smith is in the front line, quite literally, as Stroud chase promotion from Western Counties North this season. The loosehead prop is captain of the team having taken over midway through last season when Harry Foote sustained a bad knee...

Rugby Union: Ex-Leicester player Nigel Gillingham is looking forward to taking over as president of the Rugby Football Union in 2021

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

As rugby résumés go, Nigel Gillingham’s is pretty impressive. The one-time Leicester second row – he played for the Tigers when they were the undisputed kings of the jungle back in the 1970s – is these days playing... As rugby résumés go, Nigel Gillingham’s is pretty impressive. The one-time Leicester second row – he played for the Tigers when they were the undisputed kings of the jungle back in the 1970s – is these days playing... As rugby résumés go, Nigel Gillingham’s is pretty impressive. The one-time Leicester second row – he played for the Tigers when they were the undisputed kings of the jungle back in the 1970s – is these days playing...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Josh Lyons, Longlevens Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Josh Lyons is still only 23 but he has achieved plenty in his rugby life. For a start he is captain of Longlevens Rugby Club, the place that has been a second home to him since he first joined up as a 10-year-old. And he was part of the team that... Josh Lyons is still only 23 but he has achieved plenty in his rugby life. For a start he is captain of Longlevens Rugby Club, the place that has been a second home to him since he first joined up as a 10-year-old. And he was part of the team that... Josh Lyons is still only 23 but he has achieved plenty in his rugby life. For a start he is captain of Longlevens Rugby Club, the place that has been a second home to him since he first joined up as a 10-year-old. And he was part of the team that...

Rugby Union: Rising Stars: Cheltenham North Rugby Club Under-13 girls’ team

Rugby Union: Fairford head to North Bristol looking for won Gloucestershire One win bonus

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Nov 2019 at 12:50

Captain Ben Goodey is fit and firing and ready to lead Fairford’s charge as they go looking for win number six in Gloucestershire One this season. They travel to bottom-of-the-table North Bristol tomorrow in good heart after winning five and... Captain Ben Goodey is fit and firing and ready to lead Fairford’s charge as they go looking for win number six in Gloucestershire One this season. They travel to bottom-of-the-table North Bristol tomorrow in good heart after winning five and... Captain Ben Goodey is fit and firing and ready to lead Fairford’s charge as they go looking for win number six in Gloucestershire One this season. They travel to bottom-of-the-table North Bristol tomorrow in good heart after winning five and...

Rugby Union: Back row Jaco Kriel to lead Gloucester in Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Nov 2019 at 12:30

Jaco Kriel will skipper Gloucester for their Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier on Sunday, leading a side that will see 18-year-old winger Louis Rees-Zammit make his full European debut for the club. Only four players retain their places... Jaco Kriel will skipper Gloucester for their Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier on Sunday, leading a side that will see 18-year-old winger Louis Rees-Zammit make his full European debut for the club. Only four players retain their places... Jaco Kriel will skipper Gloucester for their Heineken Champions Cup clash in Montpellier on Sunday, leading a side that will see 18-year-old winger Louis Rees-Zammit make his full European debut for the club. Only four players retain their places...

Rugby Union: Gloucestershire RFU offering fun for anyone who wants to play on Friday evening

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Nov 2019 at 15:00

Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action... Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action... Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians looking for victory boost when they host Marlborough

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Nov 2019 at 16:00

Old Patesians host Marlborough on Saturday looking to kick-start their South West One East campaign. They’ve won three and lost seven of their 10 league games following their relegation from South West Premier and Chris Downes, who took over... Old Patesians host Marlborough on Saturday looking to kick-start their South West One East campaign. They’ve won three and lost seven of their 10 league games following their relegation from South West Premier and Chris Downes, who took over... Old Patesians host Marlborough on Saturday looking to kick-start their South West One East campaign. They’ve won three and lost seven of their 10 league games following their relegation from South West Premier and Chris Downes, who took over...

Rugby Union: Gloucester ready for Toulouse challenge in Heineken Champions Cup opener

Roger Jackson Thu, 14th Nov 2019 at 14:30

Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse to Kingsholm on Friday evening (7.45pm). After four tough weeks of Gallagher Premiership action, the Heineken Champions Cup takes... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse to Kingsholm on Friday evening (7.45pm). After four tough weeks of Gallagher Premiership action, the Heineken Champions Cup takes... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse to Kingsholm on Friday evening (7.45pm). After four tough weeks of Gallagher Premiership action, the Heineken Champions Cup takes...

Rugby Union: Hartpury have ‘favourites’ tag ahead of Yorkshire Carnegie clash

Roger Jackson Thu, 14th Nov 2019 at 11:00

Hartpury will be looking to build on last Friday’s winning performance when Yorkshire Carnegie are the visitors to the Alpas Arena on Saturday in week six of the Greene King IPA Championship. Contests between the two clubs have been nip and... Hartpury will be looking to build on last Friday’s winning performance when Yorkshire Carnegie are the visitors to the Alpas Arena on Saturday in week six of the Greene King IPA Championship. Contests between the two clubs have been nip and... Hartpury will be looking to build on last Friday’s winning performance when Yorkshire Carnegie are the visitors to the Alpas Arena on Saturday in week six of the Greene King IPA Championship. Contests between the two clubs have been nip and...

Rugby Union: In-form Cheltenham looking to kick on in Western Counties North

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Nov 2019 at 14:20

Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will... Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will... Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will...

Rugby Union: Could your rugby club be named ‘Rugby Club of the Season’?

Roger Jackson Tue, 12th Nov 2019 at 12:20

The search is on for the ‘Rugby Club of the Season’. The nationwide competition has been launched by Gallagher, community insurance broker and title partner of Premiership Rugby, and is open to grassroots clubs catering for all ages... The search is on for the ‘Rugby Club of the Season’. The nationwide competition has been launched by Gallagher, community insurance broker and title partner of Premiership Rugby, and is open to grassroots clubs catering for all ages... The search is on for the ‘Rugby Club of the Season’. The nationwide competition has been launched by Gallagher, community insurance broker and title partner of Premiership Rugby, and is open to grassroots clubs catering for all ages...