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Rugby Union: Cheltenham North say ‘thank you’ to the wonderful staff at Cheltenham General Hospital Emergency Department

Roger Jackson Fri, 3rd Jan 2020 at 14:20

High-flying Gloucestershire Premier club Cheltenham North return to competitive action tomorrow after the Christmas break with a home game against Berry Hill. But while the players have deservedly had a couple of weeks off, there’s still... High-flying Gloucestershire Premier club Cheltenham North return to competitive action tomorrow after the Christmas break with a home game against Berry Hill. But while the players have deservedly had a couple of weeks off, there’s still... High-flying Gloucestershire Premier club Cheltenham North return to competitive action tomorrow after the Christmas break with a home game against Berry Hill. But while the players have deservedly had a couple of weeks off, there’s still...

Rugby Union: Cheltenham Rugby Club historian John Woodward pays tribute to George Hastings who has died at age of 95

Roger Jackson Fri, 3rd Jan 2020 at 14:20

One of the great names of Gloucestershire and England rugby has died at the age of 95. George Hastings, a loosehead prop, played for Cheltenham, Gloucester and Old Patesians and won 13 caps for England in the mid to late 1950s. Hastings was born... One of the great names of Gloucestershire and England rugby has died at the age of 95. George Hastings, a loosehead prop, played for Cheltenham, Gloucester and Old Patesians and won 13 caps for England in the mid to late 1950s. Hastings was born... One of the great names of Gloucestershire and England rugby has died at the age of 95. George Hastings, a loosehead prop, played for Cheltenham, Gloucester and Old Patesians and won 13 caps for England in the mid to late 1950s. Hastings was born...

Rugby Union: Promotion is the aim for Cheltenham North, says club stalwart Malcolm Kedward

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Dec 2019 at 11:30

Cheltenham North head into the Christmas and new year break in buoyant mood after recording their ninth win of the Gloucestershire Premier campaign on Saturday. Their 20-5 success at St Mary’s Old Boys leaves them tucked in just behind... Cheltenham North head into the Christmas and new year break in buoyant mood after recording their ninth win of the Gloucestershire Premier campaign on Saturday. Their 20-5 success at St Mary’s Old Boys leaves them tucked in just behind... Cheltenham North head into the Christmas and new year break in buoyant mood after recording their ninth win of the Gloucestershire Premier campaign on Saturday. Their 20-5 success at St Mary’s Old Boys leaves them tucked in just behind...

Rugby Union: ‘Outstanding’ post-war Cheltenham player Frank Cherrington dies at age of 95

Roger Jackson Tue, 3rd Dec 2019 at 10:30

One of Cheltenham Rugby Club’s top players in the post-war era has died. Frank Cherrington, who first played for the club in 1944, died at the age of 95 at his home in Bredon Norton last week. A prop forward, Cherrington played in an era... One of Cheltenham Rugby Club’s top players in the post-war era has died. Frank Cherrington, who first played for the club in 1944, died at the age of 95 at his home in Bredon Norton last week. A prop forward, Cherrington played in an era... One of Cheltenham Rugby Club’s top players in the post-war era has died. Frank Cherrington, who first played for the club in 1944, died at the age of 95 at his home in Bredon Norton last week. A prop forward, Cherrington played in an era...

Rugby Union: Rising Stars: Cheltenham North Rugby Club Under-13 girls’ team

Rugby Union: Gloucestershire RFU offering fun for anyone who wants to play on Friday evening

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Nov 2019 at 15:00

Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action... Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action... Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action...

Rugby Union: In-form Cheltenham looking to kick on in Western Counties North

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Nov 2019 at 14:20

Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will... Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will... Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will...

Rugby Union: Cheltenham North v Cheltenham Saracens promises to be a firecracker

Roger Jackson Wed, 2nd Oct 2019 at 10:00

It will be exactly a month before Guy Fawkes Night when Cheltenham North and Cheltenham Saracens lock horns in an eagerly awaited Gloucestershire Premier clash at Stoke Orchard Road on Saturday. And while 5th November is always marked in this...It will be exactly a month before Guy Fawkes Night when Cheltenham North and Cheltenham Saracens lock horns in an eagerly awaited Gloucestershire Premier clash at Stoke Orchard Road on Saturday. And while 5th November is always marked in this...It will be exactly a month before Guy Fawkes Night when Cheltenham North and Cheltenham Saracens lock horns in an eagerly awaited Gloucestershire Premier clash at Stoke Orchard Road on Saturday. And while 5th November is always marked in this...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Matt Stone, Tewkesbury Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Tewkesbury face tough start to Gloucestershire One season with trip to Cirencester

Roger Jackson Thu, 12th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Newly promoted Tewkesbury launch their Gloucestershire One campaign at Cirencester on Saturday with new skipper Matt Stone confident that they have what it takes to compete at the higher level. Cirencester, who were playing in Western Counties...Newly promoted Tewkesbury launch their Gloucestershire One campaign at Cirencester on Saturday with new skipper Matt Stone confident that they have what it takes to compete at the higher level. Cirencester, who were playing in Western Counties...Newly promoted Tewkesbury launch their Gloucestershire One campaign at Cirencester on Saturday with new skipper Matt Stone confident that they have what it takes to compete at the higher level. Cirencester, who were playing in Western Counties...

Rugby Union: We need to consolidate in Gloucestershire Premier, says Cheltenham North president Rich Prewer

Roger Jackson Sat, 24th Aug 2019 at 09:00

Rich Prewer is a realist. Despite the excitement at the end of last season when Cheltenham North clinched promotion from Gloucestershire One with almost the last kick of the campaign, the club’s president knows there are tougher times...Rich Prewer is a realist. Despite the excitement at the end of last season when Cheltenham North clinched promotion from Gloucestershire One with almost the last kick of the campaign, the club’s president knows there are tougher times...Rich Prewer is a realist. Despite the excitement at the end of last season when Cheltenham North clinched promotion from Gloucestershire One with almost the last kick of the campaign, the club’s president knows there are tougher times...

Rugby Union: Cheltenham North are so happy as they clinch promotion to Gloucestershire Premier

Roger Jackson Tue, 16th Apr 2019 at 10:30

Will Hartland was the toast of Cheltenham North when his late, late penalty earned the club a 23-22 win over Ross-on-Wye and with it promotion to Gloucestershire Premier. It was a penalty he would have expected to land – it was just to the...Will Hartland was the toast of Cheltenham North when his late, late penalty earned the club a 23-22 win over Ross-on-Wye and with it promotion to Gloucestershire Premier. It was a penalty he would have expected to land – it was just to the...Will Hartland was the toast of Cheltenham North when his late, late penalty earned the club a 23-22 win over Ross-on-Wye and with it promotion to Gloucestershire Premier. It was a penalty he would have expected to land – it was just to the...

Rugby Union: Retiring skipper Mike Harper’s delight as Tewkesbury clinch ‘cup final’ win against Cheltenham Civil Service

Roger Jackson Wed, 10th Apr 2019 at 11:00

Tewkesbury are still celebrating after winning their end-of-season shootout and with it the Gloucestershire Two North title and promotion to Gloucestershire One. They defeated long-time rivals Cheltenham Civil Service 33-7 on their patch to...Tewkesbury are still celebrating after winning their end-of-season shootout and with it the Gloucestershire Two North title and promotion to Gloucestershire One. They defeated long-time rivals Cheltenham Civil Service 33-7 on their patch to...Tewkesbury are still celebrating after winning their end-of-season shootout and with it the Gloucestershire Two North title and promotion to Gloucestershire One. They defeated long-time rivals Cheltenham Civil Service 33-7 on their patch to...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Bryony Narbeth, Cheltenham Ladies