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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Lee Prince, Westbury-on-Severn Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Roger Jackson 26/01/2018 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...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 of 18.

That sport is rugby and rather like Homer...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 of 18.

That sport is rugby and rather like Homer Simpson and Duff beer, once he got a taste for it...

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Rugby Union: We’re expecting a tough test at Yorkshire, says Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes

Contributed Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 15:10

Following the postponement at Cornish Pirates last Saturday, Hartpury will go into this weekend’s clash at Yorkshire Carnegie fresh but without some of the preparation that they might have hoped for, as they take on the Championship’s...Following the postponement at Cornish Pirates last Saturday, Hartpury will go into this weekend’s clash at Yorkshire Carnegie fresh but without some of the preparation that they might have hoped for, as they take on the Championship’s...Following the postponement at Cornish Pirates last Saturday, Hartpury will go into this weekend’s clash at Yorkshire Carnegie fresh but without some of the preparation that they might have hoped for, as they take on the Championship’s...

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Rugby Union: Rob Winchle is fired up for Cinderford’s top-of-the-table clash at Chinnor

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 11:20

It’s not quite winner takes all, but if Cinderford can manage to fashion a win at Chinnor on Saturday then it would be a brave person who backed against them winning National Two South this season. That’s easier said than done, of...It’s not quite winner takes all, but if Cinderford can manage to fashion a win at Chinnor on Saturday then it would be a brave person who backed against them winning National Two South this season. That’s easier said than done, of...It’s not quite winner takes all, but if Cinderford can manage to fashion a win at Chinnor on Saturday then it would be a brave person who backed against them winning National Two South this season. That’s easier said than done, of...

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Rugby Union: Hartpury look to sign off British & Irish Cup campaign with win at Cornish Pirates

Contributed Thu, 18th Jan 2018 at 14:50

With two post-Christmas wins collected, Hartpury will head south-west in good spirits as they prepare to take on the Cornish Pirates in the final pool game of this season’s British & Irish Cup. The match will signal the end of...With two post-Christmas wins collected, Hartpury will head south-west in good spirits as they prepare to take on the Cornish Pirates in the final pool game of this season’s British & Irish Cup. The match will signal the end of...With two post-Christmas wins collected, Hartpury will head south-west in good spirits as they prepare to take on the Cornish Pirates in the final pool game of this season’s British & Irish Cup. The match will signal the end of...

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Rugby Union: Hartpury sign three players on loan from Bristol

Contributed Fri, 12th Jan 2018 at 13:10

Hartpury have signed three players on loan from fellow Greene King IPA Championship side Bristol. All three will add depth to Hartpury’s back division. Two of the players, George Perkins and Sam Bedlow, are already training with Hartpury and...Hartpury have signed three players on loan from fellow Greene King IPA Championship side Bristol. All three will add depth to Hartpury’s back division. Two of the players, George Perkins and Sam Bedlow, are already training with Hartpury and...Hartpury have signed three players on loan from fellow Greene King IPA Championship side Bristol. All three will add depth to Hartpury’s back division. Two of the players, George Perkins and Sam Bedlow, are already training with Hartpury and...

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Rugby Union: Coach Jonny Goodridge fired up for Hartpury’s cup clash

Contributed Fri, 12th Jan 2018 at 10:50

Hartpury return to British & Irish Cup duties this weekend, when the Scarlets Premiership Selection are the visitors to the Gillman’s Ground (2.30pm kick off). This game, followed by next week’s visit to Cornish Pirates, will mark...Hartpury return to British & Irish Cup duties this weekend, when the Scarlets Premiership Selection are the visitors to the Gillman’s Ground (2.30pm kick off). This game, followed by next week’s visit to Cornish Pirates, will mark...Hartpury return to British & Irish Cup duties this weekend, when the Scarlets Premiership Selection are the visitors to the Gillman’s Ground (2.30pm kick off). This game, followed by next week’s visit to Cornish Pirates, will mark...

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Rugby Union: Drybrook will be fit and firing after more than a month without a game

Roger Jackson Tue, 9th Jan 2018 at 12:50

Supporters of Drybrook’s South West One West high-fliers won’t exactly need Sat Navs to find their way to the club’s Mannings Ground on Saturday, but when Ben Large leads the team out against Teignmouth at 2.30pm it will be the...Supporters of Drybrook’s South West One West high-fliers won’t exactly need Sat Navs to find their way to the club’s Mannings Ground on Saturday, but when Ben Large leads the team out against Teignmouth at 2.30pm it will be the...Supporters of Drybrook’s South West One West high-fliers won’t exactly need Sat Navs to find their way to the club’s Mannings Ground on Saturday, but when Ben Large leads the team out against Teignmouth at 2.30pm it will be the...

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Rugby Union: Cinderford Rugby Club aiming high in 2018

Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd Jan 2018 at 14:50

New year, more of the same for Cinderford Rugby Club. That’s the hope for director of rugby Paul Morris and everyone connected with the upwardly mobile Forest of Dean club, as they resume their National Two South campaign at home to Henley on...New year, more of the same for Cinderford Rugby Club. That’s the hope for director of rugby Paul Morris and everyone connected with the upwardly mobile Forest of Dean club, as they resume their National Two South campaign at home to Henley on...New year, more of the same for Cinderford Rugby Club. That’s the hope for director of rugby Paul Morris and everyone connected with the upwardly mobile Forest of Dean club, as they resume their National Two South campaign at home to Henley on...

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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Lee Prince, Westbury-on-Severn Rugby Club

Rugby Union: We’re expecting a tough test at Yorkshire, says Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes

Rugby Union: Rob Winchle is fired up for Cinderford’s top-of-the-table clash at Chinnor

Rugby Union: Hartpury look to sign off British & Irish Cup campaign with win at Cornish Pirates

Rugby Union: Hartpury sign three players on loan from Bristol

Rugby Union: Coach Jonny Goodridge fired up for Hartpury’s cup clash

Rugby Union: Drybrook will be fit and firing after more than a month without a game

Rugby Union: Cinderford Rugby Club aiming high in 2018