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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Damien Dinwiddy, Cheltenham North Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Roger Jackson 23/11/2018 Captain's Log

If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right.

That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a...If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right.

That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run of results included an eye-catching 41-0 win at previously unbeaten...If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right.

That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run of results included an eye-catching 41-0 win at previously unbeaten Gloucestershire One leaders Cirencester.
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Rugby Union: Neil Carpenter delighted as Cheltenham North roll back the years with emphatic win

Roger Jackson Tue, 30th Oct 2018 at 15:00

Cheltenham North’s players will be heading to training this week with an extra spring in their step after making it three wins on the bounce in Gloucestershire One with an impressive victory at previously unbeaten leaders Cirencester. To win...Cheltenham North’s players will be heading to training this week with an extra spring in their step after making it three wins on the bounce in Gloucestershire One with an impressive victory at previously unbeaten leaders Cirencester. To win...Cheltenham North’s players will be heading to training this week with an extra spring in their step after making it three wins on the bounce in Gloucestershire One with an impressive victory at previously unbeaten leaders Cirencester. To win...

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Rugby Union: Cheltenham North president Nick Jones leads tributes to club legend John Joines

Roger Jackson Sat, 13th Oct 2018 at 09:00

Cheltenham North are in mourning after the death of one of the rugby club’s “big figures”. John Joines, a prop and former club captain, died on Monday at the age of 72. And club chairman and president Nick Jones led the...Cheltenham North are in mourning after the death of one of the rugby club’s “big figures”. John Joines, a prop and former club captain, died on Monday at the age of 72. And club chairman and president Nick Jones led the...Cheltenham North are in mourning after the death of one of the rugby club’s “big figures”. John Joines, a prop and former club captain, died on Monday at the age of 72. And club chairman and president Nick Jones led the...

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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Mike Harper, Tewkesbury Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Sep 2018 at 09:00

Mike Harper admits that he didn’t think he’d be playing rugby this season. But not only is the 31-year-old still playing, he’s taken over as captain of Tewkesbury as they look to climb out of the newly formed Gloucestershire Two...Mike Harper admits that he didn’t think he’d be playing rugby this season. But not only is the 31-year-old still playing, he’s taken over as captain of Tewkesbury as they look to climb out of the newly formed Gloucestershire Two...Mike Harper admits that he didn’t think he’d be playing rugby this season. But not only is the 31-year-old still playing, he’s taken over as captain of Tewkesbury as they look to climb out of the newly formed Gloucestershire Two...

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Rugby Union: Nick Jones is enjoying his role as president at Cheltenham North

Roger Jackson Thu, 16th Aug 2018 at 09:00

Cheltenham North were always going to play a big part in Nick Jones’ life. Nick is the son of ‘Froggy’ Jones, the Cheltenham North legend and one-time prop who would fiercely defend the club he loved whether it was on or off the...Cheltenham North were always going to play a big part in Nick Jones’ life. Nick is the son of ‘Froggy’ Jones, the Cheltenham North legend and one-time prop who would fiercely defend the club he loved whether it was on or off the...Cheltenham North were always going to play a big part in Nick Jones’ life. Nick is the son of ‘Froggy’ Jones, the Cheltenham North legend and one-time prop who would fiercely defend the club he loved whether it was on or off the...

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Rugby Union: Cheltenham looking forward to training on their new artificial grass pitch at The Newlands

Roger Jackson Tue, 10th Jul 2018 at 11:00

Cheltenham Tigers are hoping to train on the new artificial grass pitch at The Newlands for the first time on Thursday. That will be a big moment for club chairman Steve Ratcliffe and so many people connected with the club after so many years of...Cheltenham Tigers are hoping to train on the new artificial grass pitch at The Newlands for the first time on Thursday. That will be a big moment for club chairman Steve Ratcliffe and so many people connected with the club after so many years of...Cheltenham Tigers are hoping to train on the new artificial grass pitch at The Newlands for the first time on Thursday. That will be a big moment for club chairman Steve Ratcliffe and so many people connected with the club after so many years of...

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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Jess Elbeck, Cheltenham Ladies

Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Mar 2018 at 09:00

When Jess Elbeck took a call from Gloucester players Tom Hudson and Charlie Beckett last summer, she wasn’t too sure what to expect. The duo had not long since taken over as coaches of Cheltenham Ladies rugby team, a set-up that Elbeck had...When Jess Elbeck took a call from Gloucester players Tom Hudson and Charlie Beckett last summer, she wasn’t too sure what to expect. The duo had not long since taken over as coaches of Cheltenham Ladies rugby team, a set-up that Elbeck had...When Jess Elbeck took a call from Gloucester players Tom Hudson and Charlie Beckett last summer, she wasn’t too sure what to expect. The duo had not long since taken over as coaches of Cheltenham Ladies rugby team, a set-up that Elbeck had...

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Rugby Union: Cheltenham North are turning up promotion heat on Old Elizabethans

Roger Jackson Wed, 14th Feb 2018 at 09:00

With the racing festival just around the corner, it’s probably appropriate that one of the rugby clubs closest to Cheltenham Racecourse – Cheltenham North – are coming up on the rails as their season reaches a climax. The North...With the racing festival just around the corner, it’s probably appropriate that one of the rugby clubs closest to Cheltenham Racecourse – Cheltenham North – are coming up on the rails as their season reaches a climax. The North...With the racing festival just around the corner, it’s probably appropriate that one of the rugby clubs closest to Cheltenham Racecourse – Cheltenham North – are coming up on the rails as their season reaches a climax. The North...

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Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Damien Dinwiddy, Cheltenham North Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Neil Carpenter delighted as Cheltenham North roll back the years with emphatic win

Rugby Union: Cheltenham North president Nick Jones leads tributes to club legend John Joines

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Mike Harper, Tewkesbury Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Nick Jones is enjoying his role as president at Cheltenham North

Rugby Union: Cheltenham looking forward to training on their new artificial grass pitch at The Newlands

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Jess Elbeck, Cheltenham Ladies

Rugby Union: Cheltenham North are turning up promotion heat on Old Elizabethans