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Rugby Union: It’s a privilege to be playing rugby at my age, says nearly 68-year-old Steve Yiend

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...

Rugby Union: James Stickland is loving CrossFit as much as he loved rugby

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...

Rugby Union: Back in the Day – Cheltenham Colts Rugby

Rugby Union: Smiths Rugby are flying high after six wins out of six

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Nov 2017 at 09:00

These are happy days for Smiths Rugby. They’re flying high in Gloucester Two, they’re enjoying playing at the Prince of Wales Stadium and they’re attracting new players to the club. Six wins out of six in the league tells its own...These are happy days for Smiths Rugby. They’re flying high in Gloucester Two, they’re enjoying playing at the Prince of Wales Stadium and they’re attracting new players to the club. Six wins out of six in the league tells its own...These are happy days for Smiths Rugby. They’re flying high in Gloucester Two, they’re enjoying playing at the Prince of Wales Stadium and they’re attracting new players to the club. Six wins out of six in the league tells its own...

Rugby Union: Former Gloucester and England prop Phil Blakeway will be special guest for Cheltenham Tigers’ tribute to Norman Rees

Roger Jackson Tue, 31st Oct 2017 at 09:00

Phil Blakeway will be tucking into Christmas lunch with all the trimmings a little earlier than most this year. That’s because the one-time Gloucester and England prop is the guest of Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club on Saturday 9th December to...Phil Blakeway will be tucking into Christmas lunch with all the trimmings a little earlier than most this year. That’s because the one-time Gloucester and England prop is the guest of Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club on Saturday 9th December to...Phil Blakeway will be tucking into Christmas lunch with all the trimmings a little earlier than most this year. That’s because the one-time Gloucester and England prop is the guest of Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club on Saturday 9th December to...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians chase a magnificent seven against Banbury

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Oct 2017 at 08:00

Old Patesians go into tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash against Banbury knowing that a win would cement their place in pole position in South West One East. A victory would also make it a magnificent seven after a quickfire start to the...Old Patesians go into tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash against Banbury knowing that a win would cement their place in pole position in South West One East. A victory would also make it a magnificent seven after a quickfire start to the...Old Patesians go into tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash against Banbury knowing that a win would cement their place in pole position in South West One East. A victory would also make it a magnificent seven after a quickfire start to the...

Rugby Union: More than £7,000 raised for very special causes at Cheltenham Tigers

Roger Jackson Fri, 13th Oct 2017 at 15:10

An “exceptional” £4,600 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease Association on a day of big emotion at Cheltenham Tigers. Cheltenham’s former player Mike Crisp was diagnosed with MND in October last year and a game between...An “exceptional” £4,600 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease Association on a day of big emotion at Cheltenham Tigers. Cheltenham’s former player Mike Crisp was diagnosed with MND in October last year and a game between...An “exceptional” £4,600 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease Association on a day of big emotion at Cheltenham Tigers. Cheltenham’s former player Mike Crisp was diagnosed with MND in October last year and a game between...

Rugby Union: Cheltenham Veterans take on Cheltenham Civil Service Veterans in charity match at The Newlands

Roger Jackson Fri, 6th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Cheltenham Rugby Club will come together as one tomorrow for a special charity match at The Newlands. It’s a game between Cheltenham Veterans and Cheltenham Civil Service Veterans and will raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease...Cheltenham Rugby Club will come together as one tomorrow for a special charity match at The Newlands. It’s a game between Cheltenham Veterans and Cheltenham Civil Service Veterans and will raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease...Cheltenham Rugby Club will come together as one tomorrow for a special charity match at The Newlands. It’s a game between Cheltenham Veterans and Cheltenham Civil Service Veterans and will raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease...

Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Chris Scott is one of best rugby players to come out of Cheltenham

Rugby Union: Old Patesians rugby player Bryce White tells of Hurricane Irma ordeal

Roger Jackson Mon, 18th Sep 2017 at 09:20

Bryce White is safe, sound and looking forward to playing some rugby after being caught up in the terrifying ordeal that was Hurricane Irma. When the 26-year-old flew out to Cayo Santa Maria, a small island off Cuba’s northern coast, with his...Bryce White is safe, sound and looking forward to playing some rugby after being caught up in the terrifying ordeal that was Hurricane Irma. When the 26-year-old flew out to Cayo Santa Maria, a small island off Cuba’s northern coast, with his...Bryce White is safe, sound and looking forward to playing some rugby after being caught up in the terrifying ordeal that was Hurricane Irma. When the 26-year-old flew out to Cayo Santa Maria, a small island off Cuba’s northern coast, with his...

Rugby Union: Cheltenham Saracens chairman Jimmy O’Shea says Gloucester Premier will be so tough this season

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:10

Cheltenham Saracens are no longer the new kids on the block. For many years one of the lower ranked teams in the town, they have now established themselves in the top three behind Old Patesians and Cheltenham, with many of their supporters...Cheltenham Saracens are no longer the new kids on the block. For many years one of the lower ranked teams in the town, they have now established themselves in the top three behind Old Patesians and Cheltenham, with many of their supporters...Cheltenham Saracens are no longer the new kids on the block. For many years one of the lower ranked teams in the town, they have now established themselves in the top three behind Old Patesians and Cheltenham, with many of their supporters...

Rugby Union: George Angell is hoping to be a high flier with Old Patesians

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Aug 2017 at 09:00

With a name like George Angell, you’d expect the 26-year-old to put his heart and soul into a club… and you wouldn’t be disappointed. The back row forward, who can also play in the centre when needed, is looking forward to being...With a name like George Angell, you’d expect the 26-year-old to put his heart and soul into a club… and you wouldn’t be disappointed. The back row forward, who can also play in the centre when needed, is looking forward to being...With a name like George Angell, you’d expect the 26-year-old to put his heart and soul into a club… and you wouldn’t be disappointed. The back row forward, who can also play in the centre when needed, is looking forward to being...

Rugby Union: Chris Downes takes on top rugby role at University of Gloucestershire

Roger Jackson Fri, 4th Aug 2017 at 09:00

Chris Downes has taken over as Director of Rugby at the University of Gloucestershire. The all-action Old Patesians forward started coaching the forwards “four or five years ago” and was promoted to head coach midway through last...Chris Downes has taken over as Director of Rugby at the University of Gloucestershire. The all-action Old Patesians forward started coaching the forwards “four or five years ago” and was promoted to head coach midway through last...Chris Downes has taken over as Director of Rugby at the University of Gloucestershire. The all-action Old Patesians forward started coaching the forwards “four or five years ago” and was promoted to head coach midway through last...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians banking on their captain marvels

Contributed Wed, 2nd Aug 2017 at 13:30

‘If it ain’t broke it doesn’t need fixing’ is the message coming out of Old Patesians as they look ahead to the new rugby season. The ambitious South West One East club have revealed that last year’s player leadership...‘If it ain’t broke it doesn’t need fixing’ is the message coming out of Old Patesians as they look ahead to the new rugby season. The ambitious South West One East club have revealed that last year’s player leadership...‘If it ain’t broke it doesn’t need fixing’ is the message coming out of Old Patesians as they look ahead to the new rugby season. The ambitious South West One East club have revealed that last year’s player leadership...