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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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...
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