Sport

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Roger Jackson Fri, 19th May 2017 at 10:10 Match Reports

Gloucestershire tackle Surrey with only pride to play for in their final county championship pool game at Lydney tomorrow (3pm). Their hopes of a place in the final at Twickenham on Sunday 28th May were ended by Saturday’s 46-19 defeat... Gloucestershire tackle Surrey with only pride to play for in their final county championship pool game at Lydney tomorrow (3pm). Their hopes of a place in the final at Twickenham on Sunday 28th May were ended by Saturday’s 46-19 defeat... Gloucestershire tackle Surrey with only pride to play for in their final county championship pool game at Lydney tomorrow (3pm). Their hopes of a place in the final at Twickenham on Sunday 28th May were ended by Saturday’s 46-19 defeat...

Roger Jackson Mon, 15th May 2017 at 15:10 Match Reports

Fairford won the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in thrilling style with a last-gasp 19-18 win over Stroud 2nds at Cirencester on Saturday. The Gloucester Three side’s victory at Cirencester followed Painswick’s win in the... Fairford won the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in thrilling style with a last-gasp 19-18 win over Stroud 2nds at Cirencester on Saturday. The Gloucester Three side’s victory at Cirencester followed Painswick’s win in the... Fairford won the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in thrilling style with a last-gasp 19-18 win over Stroud 2nds at Cirencester on Saturday. The Gloucester Three side’s victory at Cirencester followed Painswick’s win in the...

Roger Jackson Mon, 15th May 2017 at 11:00 Match Reports

A depleted Gloucestershire were outgunned 46-19 in their second county championship pool match against Hertfordshire on Saturday. Hertfordshire scored eight tries to Gloucestershire’s three at Hertford and it means the county’s hopes of...A depleted Gloucestershire were outgunned 46-19 in their second county championship pool match against Hertfordshire on Saturday. Hertfordshire scored eight tries to Gloucestershire’s three at Hertford and it means the county’s hopes of...A depleted Gloucestershire were outgunned 46-19 in their second county championship pool match against Hertfordshire on Saturday. Hertfordshire scored eight tries to Gloucestershire’s three at Hertford and it means the county’s hopes of...