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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: 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 of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...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...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...
[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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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...
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