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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chad Crosby, Old Cryptians Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Jan 2020 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Old Cryptians are clearly a club on the up and Chad Crosby, as captain of the 1st XV, has clearly played a big part in that upturn in fortunes.
The 26-year-old has... Old Cryptians are clearly a club on the up and Chad Crosby, as captain of the 1st XV, has clearly played a big part in that upturn in fortunes.
The 26-year-old has been at the club since the mid-noughties when he signed up as an under-13, but while the good times are in plentiful supply around the Gloucestershire... Old Cryptians are clearly a club on the up and Chad Crosby, as captain of the 1st XV, has clearly played a big part in that upturn in fortunes.
The 26-year-old has been at the club since the mid-noughties when he signed up as an under-13, but while the good times are in plentiful supply around the Gloucestershire One club these days that hasn’t always...[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Ben Goodey, Fairford Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 19th Dec 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Ben Goodey is in his fifth season as captain of Fairford Rugby Club and in that time they have been on a steep upward curve. They’ve established themselves in the Gloucestershire divisions, won promotion to Gloucestershire One at the end of... Ben Goodey is in his fifth season as captain of Fairford Rugby Club and in that time they have been on a steep upward curve. They’ve established themselves in the Gloucestershire divisions, won promotion to Gloucestershire One at the end of... Ben Goodey is in his fifth season as captain of Fairford Rugby Club and in that time they have been on a steep upward curve. They’ve established themselves in the Gloucestershire divisions, won promotion to Gloucestershire One at the end of...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Ollie Gibson, Cirencester Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
It’s fair to say that Ollie Gibson has made a pretty good impression at Cirencester Rugby Club. He has only very recently turned 24 and is in just his second season at the Gloucestershire One club, but he’s very quickly become one of... It’s fair to say that Ollie Gibson has made a pretty good impression at Cirencester Rugby Club. He has only very recently turned 24 and is in just his second season at the Gloucestershire One club, but he’s very quickly become one of... It’s fair to say that Ollie Gibson has made a pretty good impression at Cirencester Rugby Club. He has only very recently turned 24 and is in just his second season at the Gloucestershire One club, but he’s very quickly become one of...
[read more]Rugby Union: Rising Stars: Cheltenham North Rugby Club Under-13 girls’ team
Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Rising Star
This team of smiling faces are trailblazers at Cheltenham North Rugby Club. They are the under-13 girls’ team and they are the first female side in the club’s proud 114-year history. And they’re doing pretty well as well because... This team of smiling faces are trailblazers at Cheltenham North Rugby Club. They are the under-13 girls’ team and they are the first female side in the club’s proud 114-year history. And they’re doing pretty well as well because... This team of smiling faces are trailblazers at Cheltenham North Rugby Club. They are the under-13 girls’ team and they are the first female side in the club’s proud 114-year history. And they’re doing pretty well as well because...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chris Perrett, Dursley Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Oct 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Dursley Rugby Club captain Chris Perrett insists he doesn’t have any problem getting his message across to his team-mates on the pitch even though he plays on the wing. “I’ve got a loud voice,” he laughed. “To be fair... Dursley Rugby Club captain Chris Perrett insists he doesn’t have any problem getting his message across to his team-mates on the pitch even though he plays on the wing. “I’ve got a loud voice,” he laughed. “To be fair... Dursley Rugby Club captain Chris Perrett insists he doesn’t have any problem getting his message across to his team-mates on the pitch even though he plays on the wing. “I’ve got a loud voice,” he laughed. “To be fair...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Matt Stone, Tewkesbury Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 24th Sep 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
You get plenty of ‘Where were you?’ moments when significant things happen in sport. Where were you when England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, for example, or when Gloucester’s James Simpson-Daniel danced round Jonah Lomu for...You get plenty of ‘Where were you?’ moments when significant things happen in sport. Where were you when England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, for example, or when Gloucester’s James Simpson-Daniel danced round Jonah Lomu for...You get plenty of ‘Where were you?’ moments when significant things happen in sport. Where were you when England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, for example, or when Gloucester’s James Simpson-Daniel danced round Jonah Lomu for...
[read more]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 – Cheltenham, Stroud and Old Patesians – are certainly glad that...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...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...
[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: Captain’s Log – Craig Mayo, Painswick Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Feb 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Painswick captain Craig Mayo has been with the club for 19 years and as with anyone who has spent that amount of time with one club he has known some peaks and troughs. Happily Painswick are on an upturn and have been among the leading clubs in...Painswick captain Craig Mayo has been with the club for 19 years and as with anyone who has spent that amount of time with one club he has known some peaks and troughs. Happily Painswick are on an upturn and have been among the leading clubs in...Painswick captain Craig Mayo has been with the club for 19 years and as with anyone who has spent that amount of time with one club he has known some peaks and troughs. Happily Painswick are on an upturn and have been among the leading clubs in...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Bryony Narbeth, Cheltenham Ladies
Roger Jackson Sat, 23rd Feb 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
If you get the chance to go to Newlands on a Sunday afternoon, there’s every chance that you’ll be impressed not only by the excellent new artificial grass pitch at Cheltenham Tigers but also by the standard of rugby being played on it. ...If you get the chance to go to Newlands on a Sunday afternoon, there’s every chance that you’ll be impressed not only by the excellent new artificial grass pitch at Cheltenham Tigers but also by the standard of rugby being played on it. ...If you get the chance to go to Newlands on a Sunday afternoon, there’s every chance that you’ll be impressed not only by the excellent new artificial grass pitch at Cheltenham Tigers but also by the standard of rugby being played on it. ...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Damien Dinwiddy, Cheltenham North Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log
If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right. That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run of...If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right. That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run of...If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right. That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run 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: Captain’s Log: Lee Prince, Westbury-on-Severn Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log
We’ve all heard of a game of two halves… well, Lee Prince has led a sporting life of two halves. That’s because the 35-year-old didn’t start playing the sport that has become a big part of his life, until he reached the age...We’ve all heard of a game of two halves… well, Lee Prince has led a sporting life of two halves. That’s because the 35-year-old didn’t start playing the sport that has become a big part of his life, until he reached the age...We’ve all heard of a game of two halves… well, Lee Prince has led a sporting life of two halves. That’s because the 35-year-old didn’t start playing the sport that has become a big part of his life, until he reached the age...
[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...
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