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Rugby Union: Back in the day: John Berry - Cheltenham, Stroud, Old Patesians
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00 Back In The Day
John Berry moved south to this part of the world as an 18-year-old and never went home.
That was well over half a century ago and the rugby clubs that he played for –...John Berry moved south to this part of the world as an 18-year-old and never went home.
That was well over half a century ago and the rugby clubs that he played for – Cheltenham, Stroud and Old Patesians – are certainly glad that he stayed because he scored an absolute stack of tries for all three of...John Berry moved south to this part of the world as an 18-year-old and never went home.
That was well over half a century ago and the rugby clubs that he played for – Cheltenham, Stroud and Old Patesians – are certainly glad that he stayed because he scored an absolute stack of tries for all three of them.
Now just turned 74,...[read more]Rugby Union: Old Patesians players from days gone by roll back the years for big Everest Road reunion
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Mar 2019 at 14:40 Back In The Day
Had there been a DJ at the Old Patesians Rugby Club reunion on Saturday, one of the songs he, or she, would surely have been belting out at some stage of the proceedings would have been 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'. Rugby players like a top tune of...Had there been a DJ at the Old Patesians Rugby Club reunion on Saturday, one of the songs he, or she, would surely have been belting out at some stage of the proceedings would have been 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'. Rugby players like a top tune of...Had there been a DJ at the Old Patesians Rugby Club reunion on Saturday, one of the songs he, or she, would surely have been belting out at some stage of the proceedings would have been 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'. Rugby players like a top tune of...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the day: James Simpson-Daniel, Gloucester and England
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Feb 2018 at 08:10 Back In The Day
It’s now three-and-a-half years since James Simpson-Daniel was forced to retire too soon from rugby because of a serious ankle injury. And while these days he is no longer running rings around opponents at Kingsholm – the place that...It’s now three-and-a-half years since James Simpson-Daniel was forced to retire too soon from rugby because of a serious ankle injury. And while these days he is no longer running rings around opponents at Kingsholm – the place that...It’s now three-and-a-half years since James Simpson-Daniel was forced to retire too soon from rugby because of a serious ankle injury. And while these days he is no longer running rings around opponents at Kingsholm – the place that...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the day: Matt Bayliss, rugby player, referee, club official and much more
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Back In The Day
The sporting term ‘all-rounder’ is something that is readily associated with cricket. Think Botham, Flintoff or – the best of the three – Gloucestershire’s adopted son Mike Procter. It’s not a word that is used...The sporting term ‘all-rounder’ is something that is readily associated with cricket. Think Botham, Flintoff or – the best of the three – Gloucestershire’s adopted son Mike Procter. It’s not a word that is used...The sporting term ‘all-rounder’ is something that is readily associated with cricket. Think Botham, Flintoff or – the best of the three – Gloucestershire’s adopted son Mike Procter. It’s not a word that is used...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Russell Hillier, Stroud, Gloucester and Gloucestershire rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year. It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year. It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year. It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Stuart Gourlay, Cheltenham North Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day – Cheltenham Colts Rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Chris Scott is one of best rugby players to come out of Cheltenham
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...
[read more]Rugby Union: Andy Bayliss is new man in charge of Stow Rugby Club’s junior section
Roger Jackson Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 09:30 Junior Sport
Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...
[read more]Rugby Union: Hartpury swoop for 12 new players
Roger Jackson Tue, 13th Jun 2017 at 13:50 Match Reports
Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A, My School Sports Report – Zac France
Roger Jackson Thu, 1st Jun 2017 at 14:00 Q&A
Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played...
[read more]Rugby Union: Old Patesians under-12s to be paraded at Twickenham
Roger Jackson Fri, 26th May 2017 at 14:00 Junior Sport
Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...
[read more]Rugby Union: My School Sports Report: Q&A, Andy Deacon – ex-Gloucester prop and current director of rugby at Cirencester
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A, My School Sports Report: Ian Roberts
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ... Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ... Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ...
[read more]Rugby Union: Zac France’s charity match against the Gloucester Cherry Pickers raises £1,000
Roger Jackson Mon, 22nd May 2017 at 11:20 Match Reports
The sun shone on Zac France’s charity rugby match with more than 100 points being scored and around £1,000 being raised for good causes. The Gloucester Cherry Pickers, who included Samoan centre Terry Fanolua, defeated Zac...The sun shone on Zac France’s charity rugby match with more than 100 points being scored and around £1,000 being raised for good causes. The Gloucester Cherry Pickers, who included Samoan centre Terry Fanolua, defeated Zac...The sun shone on Zac France’s charity rugby match with more than 100 points being scored and around £1,000 being raised for good causes. The Gloucester Cherry Pickers, who included Samoan centre Terry Fanolua, defeated Zac...
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