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Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Neil Galling, Old Richians Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on.
Connor is still very much part...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on.
Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the under-15s – but dad has gone from being just that, a parent, to being one...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on.
Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the under-15s – but dad has gone from being just that, a parent, to being one of the team’s coaches and also acting...[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: 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: Old Patesians Rugby Club under-16s win County Cup and share under-14 trophy
Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 11:10 Junior Sport
Old Patesians’ youngsters won one trophy and shared another on County Cup finals day at Hartpury. Their under-16s defeated Clifton 21-10 while their under-14s drew 19-19, also with Clifton, to share the trophy. They were unable to make it a...Old Patesians’ youngsters won one trophy and shared another on County Cup finals day at Hartpury. Their under-16s defeated Clifton 21-10 while their under-14s drew 19-19, also with Clifton, to share the trophy. They were unable to make it a...Old Patesians’ youngsters won one trophy and shared another on County Cup finals day at Hartpury. Their under-16s defeated Clifton 21-10 while their under-14s drew 19-19, also with Clifton, to share the trophy. They were unable to make it a...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Adrian Wakefield, Cheltenham North Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 16:00 Unsung Hero
Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...
[read more]Rugby Union: Old Patesians Rugby Club juniors chasing a treble top in County Cup finals
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 12:10 Junior Sport
Old Patesians’ progressive youngsters are eyeing a clean sweep at this year’s County Cup finals day. They have teams in the under-14, under-15 and under-16 finals which will all take place at Hartpury on Sunday 30th April. The club won...Old Patesians’ progressive youngsters are eyeing a clean sweep at this year’s County Cup finals day. They have teams in the under-14, under-15 and under-16 finals which will all take place at Hartpury on Sunday 30th April. The club won...Old Patesians’ progressive youngsters are eyeing a clean sweep at this year’s County Cup finals day. They have teams in the under-14, under-15 and under-16 finals which will all take place at Hartpury on Sunday 30th April. The club won...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Roger Wildin – Lydney Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero
Roger Wildin has done more for Lydney Rugby Club than almost anyone else. So says club stalwart Colin Henderson, who himself has been a faithful servant to the club for many years. “He started as a player,” says Henderson, “and...Roger Wildin has done more for Lydney Rugby Club than almost anyone else. So says club stalwart Colin Henderson, who himself has been a faithful servant to the club for many years. “He started as a player,” says Henderson, “and...Roger Wildin has done more for Lydney Rugby Club than almost anyone else. So says club stalwart Colin Henderson, who himself has been a faithful servant to the club for many years. “He started as a player,” says Henderson, “and...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A: My Sporting Life: Colin Henderson – Lydney Rugby Club, Lydney Cricket Club, Cinderford Town Football Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Colin Henderson Date of birth: November 25, 1946 Birthplace: Belfast Schools: Elmgrove, Belfast; Bream Secondary Occupation: Retired Where live: Bream Your sport: Rugby, cricket, soccer Your position: Watching... Name: Colin Henderson Date of birth: November 25, 1946 Birthplace: Belfast Schools: Elmgrove, Belfast; Bream Secondary Occupation: Retired Where live: Bream Your sport: Rugby, cricket, soccer Your position: Watching... Name: Colin Henderson Date of birth: November 25, 1946 Birthplace: Belfast Schools: Elmgrove, Belfast; Bream Secondary Occupation: Retired Where live: Bream Your sport: Rugby, cricket, soccer Your position: Watching...
[read more]Rugby Union: Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club juniors ensure the future is bright
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Junior Sport
Elliott Stooke and Ollie Thorley are just two players who have come through the thriving junior set-up at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club. Second row Stooke, now 23, played more than 60 games for Gloucester and also had loan spells with London Irish...Elliott Stooke and Ollie Thorley are just two players who have come through the thriving junior set-up at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club. Second row Stooke, now 23, played more than 60 games for Gloucester and also had loan spells with London Irish...Elliott Stooke and Ollie Thorley are just two players who have come through the thriving junior set-up at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club. Second row Stooke, now 23, played more than 60 games for Gloucester and also had loan spells with London Irish...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A: My School Sports Report: Steve Pickering, Dunalley Primary School, St Benedict’s School
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Stephen Pickering Date of birth: November 18, 1969 Birthplace: Cirencester Occupation: Hairdresser Schools: Dunalley Primary School, Cheltenham (1976-81); St Benedict’s RC School, Cheltenham (1981-86) Your sport at... Name: Stephen Pickering Date of birth: November 18, 1969 Birthplace: Cirencester Occupation: Hairdresser Schools: Dunalley Primary School, Cheltenham (1976-81); St Benedict’s RC School, Cheltenham (1981-86) Your sport at... Name: Stephen Pickering Date of birth: November 18, 1969 Birthplace: Cirencester Occupation: Hairdresser Schools: Dunalley Primary School, Cheltenham (1976-81); St Benedict’s RC School, Cheltenham (1981-86) Your sport at...
[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...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A, My Sporting Life: Mike Edwards – Cheltenham Rugby Club, Gloucester Old Boys Rugby Club and Cheltenham Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Mike Edwards Date of birth: April 28, 1946 Birthplace: Cheltenham (Sunnyside Nursing Home) Schools: Elmfield Junior/Monkscroft/Cheltenham Technical High School Occupation: Retired sports travel consultant Where live: ... Name: Mike Edwards Date of birth: April 28, 1946 Birthplace: Cheltenham (Sunnyside Nursing Home) Schools: Elmfield Junior/Monkscroft/Cheltenham Technical High School Occupation: Retired sports travel consultant Where live: ... Name: Mike Edwards Date of birth: April 28, 1946 Birthplace: Cheltenham (Sunnyside Nursing Home) Schools: Elmfield Junior/Monkscroft/Cheltenham Technical High School Occupation: Retired sports travel consultant Where live: ...
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