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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...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 an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her...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 an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her humanitarian work.
She...[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: Rising Star: Joe Tingle, Drybrook Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Will McCarthy, Cirencester Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...
[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: Rising Star: Dale Lemon, Cinderford Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...
[read more]Rugby Union: Newent Rugby Club junior chairman Andrew Barr ‘fighting the iPad and Xbox generation’
Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...
[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: Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan love being part of the Cheltenham Saracens rugby family
Roger Jackson Fri, 5th May 2017 at 13:30 Captain's Log
Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ...
[read more]Rugby Union: New Gloucestershire rugby chief Shane Aldridge’s five-year plan
Roger Jackson Thu, 4th May 2017 at 15:20 Captain's Log
The new man at the top of Gloucestershire rugby has a five-year plan to bring back the glory days to county rugby. Shane Aldridge, who lives in Dursley, took over from Nigel Gillingham as the new head of representative rugby at the start of the... The new man at the top of Gloucestershire rugby has a five-year plan to bring back the glory days to county rugby. Shane Aldridge, who lives in Dursley, took over from Nigel Gillingham as the new head of representative rugby at the start of the... The new man at the top of Gloucestershire rugby has a five-year plan to bring back the glory days to county rugby. Shane Aldridge, who lives in Dursley, took over from Nigel Gillingham as the new head of representative rugby at the start of the...
[read more]Rugby Union: Skipper Ethan Badham can’t wait to lead Spartans out at Twickenham for National Junior Vase final
Roger Jackson Thu, 4th May 2017 at 14:10 Captain's Log
Ethan Badham says he will be the “proudest man in England” when he leads Spartans out at Twickenham on Saturday (11am kick-off). The 21-year-old hooker will be centre stage when the Gloucester One champions tackle Goole of Yorkshire...Ethan Badham says he will be the “proudest man in England” when he leads Spartans out at Twickenham on Saturday (11am kick-off). The 21-year-old hooker will be centre stage when the Gloucester One champions tackle Goole of Yorkshire...Ethan Badham says he will be the “proudest man in England” when he leads Spartans out at Twickenham on Saturday (11am kick-off). The 21-year-old hooker will be centre stage when the Gloucester One champions tackle Goole of Yorkshire...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Gloucester hero Ian Smith’s rugby journey started with Longlevens
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...
[read more]Rugby Union: Rising Star: Aaron Ryan – Cinderford Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Rising Star
If Aaron Ryan ever needs any advice on the game of rugby he doesn’t have far to go. That’s because he’s the son of former England, Wasps and Newcastle back row star Dean, who was one of the most formidable players in the country...If Aaron Ryan ever needs any advice on the game of rugby he doesn’t have far to go. That’s because he’s the son of former England, Wasps and Newcastle back row star Dean, who was one of the most formidable players in the country...If Aaron Ryan ever needs any advice on the game of rugby he doesn’t have far to go. That’s because he’s the son of former England, Wasps and Newcastle back row star Dean, who was one of the most formidable players in the country...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Alex Ayres remembers when Smiths Rugby Club shocked Hartpury College
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...
[read more]Rugby Union: Father and Son: Bob and Jasper Ellis – Lives shaped by Smiths Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
There are not many people who can claim they have played rugby for Saudi Arabia – but Bob Ellis can. The lifelong Smiths servant grabbed the opportunity with both hands to play for the wonderfully named Saudi Oil Blacks during a spell working...There are not many people who can claim they have played rugby for Saudi Arabia – but Bob Ellis can. The lifelong Smiths servant grabbed the opportunity with both hands to play for the wonderfully named Saudi Oil Blacks during a spell working...There are not many people who can claim they have played rugby for Saudi Arabia – but Bob Ellis can. The lifelong Smiths servant grabbed the opportunity with both hands to play for the wonderfully named Saudi Oil Blacks during a spell working...
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