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Rugby Union: It’s all-systems go for the Stroud and District Combination’s four knockout competitions

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Feb 2020 at 09:00

This is a busy time of year for Simon Collyer-Bristow. That’s because it’s the time of year when the end-of-season rugby cup games kick in and as organiser of the Stroud and District Combination’s four knockout competitions,... This is a busy time of year for Simon Collyer-Bristow. That’s because it’s the time of year when the end-of-season rugby cup games kick in and as organiser of the Stroud and District Combination’s four knockout competitions,... This is a busy time of year for Simon Collyer-Bristow. That’s because it’s the time of year when the end-of-season rugby cup games kick in and as organiser of the Stroud and District Combination’s four knockout competitions,...

Rugby Union: Stroud looking to make it 18 wins out of 18 in Western Counties North

Roger Jackson Fri, 7th Feb 2020 at 12:30

Super Stroud will make it 18 wins out of 18 in Western Counties North if they clinch victory against Gordano tomorrow. The long-time leaders have enjoyed a stunning season so far, scoring more than 650 points to open a big lead at the top. ... Super Stroud will make it 18 wins out of 18 in Western Counties North if they clinch victory against Gordano tomorrow. The long-time leaders have enjoyed a stunning season so far, scoring more than 650 points to open a big lead at the top. ... Super Stroud will make it 18 wins out of 18 in Western Counties North if they clinch victory against Gordano tomorrow. The long-time leaders have enjoyed a stunning season so far, scoring more than 650 points to open a big lead at the top. ...

Rugby Union: Nigel Gillingham is following in JV Smith’s footsteps

Roger Jackson Wed, 4th Dec 2019 at 09:50

Readers of The Local Answer will have seen the recent story on Nigel Gillingham, who is set to become president of the Rugby Football Union on 1st August 2021. Gillingham, who lives in Stroud and is a social member at Stroud Rugby Club, is... Readers of The Local Answer will have seen the recent story on Nigel Gillingham, who is set to become president of the Rugby Football Union on 1st August 2021. Gillingham, who lives in Stroud and is a social member at Stroud Rugby Club, is... Readers of The Local Answer will have seen the recent story on Nigel Gillingham, who is set to become president of the Rugby Football Union on 1st August 2021. Gillingham, who lives in Stroud and is a social member at Stroud Rugby Club, is...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Dan Smith, Stroud Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Dan Smith is in the front line, quite literally, as Stroud chase promotion from Western Counties North this season. The loosehead prop is captain of the team having taken over midway through last season when Harry Foote sustained a bad knee... Dan Smith is in the front line, quite literally, as Stroud chase promotion from Western Counties North this season. The loosehead prop is captain of the team having taken over midway through last season when Harry Foote sustained a bad knee... Dan Smith is in the front line, quite literally, as Stroud chase promotion from Western Counties North this season. The loosehead prop is captain of the team having taken over midway through last season when Harry Foote sustained a bad knee...

Rugby Union: Ex-Leicester player Nigel Gillingham is looking forward to taking over as president of the Rugby Football Union in 2021

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00

As rugby résumés go, Nigel Gillingham’s is pretty impressive. The one-time Leicester second row – he played for the Tigers when they were the undisputed kings of the jungle back in the 1970s – is these days playing... As rugby résumés go, Nigel Gillingham’s is pretty impressive. The one-time Leicester second row – he played for the Tigers when they were the undisputed kings of the jungle back in the 1970s – is these days playing... As rugby résumés go, Nigel Gillingham’s is pretty impressive. The one-time Leicester second row – he played for the Tigers when they were the undisputed kings of the jungle back in the 1970s – is these days playing...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chris Perrett, Dursley Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Western Counties North leaders Stroud face Gordano test on Saturday

Roger Jackson Wed, 16th Oct 2019 at 09:00

It’s six wins out of six for table-topping Stroud in Western Counties North although their most recent bonus-point haul came via a walkover against Coney Hill. Captain Dan Smith says the club would obviously have preferred for that game at... It’s six wins out of six for table-topping Stroud in Western Counties North although their most recent bonus-point haul came via a walkover against Coney Hill. Captain Dan Smith says the club would obviously have preferred for that game at... It’s six wins out of six for table-topping Stroud in Western Counties North although their most recent bonus-point haul came via a walkover against Coney Hill. Captain Dan Smith says the club would obviously have preferred for that game at...

Rugby Union: Western Counties North pacesetters Stroud chasing sixth win when they host Coney Hill

Roger Jackson Wed, 9th Oct 2019 at 09:00

Stroud Rugby Club are hoping to make it a super six on Saturday. And there has to be every chance that the Western Counties North leaders, who have won their first five league games, will bank another bonus-point win because they are hosting... Stroud Rugby Club are hoping to make it a super six on Saturday. And there has to be every chance that the Western Counties North leaders, who have won their first five league games, will bank another bonus-point win because they are hosting... Stroud Rugby Club are hoping to make it a super six on Saturday. And there has to be every chance that the Western Counties North leaders, who have won their first five league games, will bank another bonus-point win because they are hosting...

Rugby Union: Dursley Rugby Club chasing a victory as they visit old rivals Cirencester

Roger Jackson Wed, 18th Sep 2019 at 10:10

Dursley and Cirencester clash for the fourth time in 10 months when they meet in a Gloucestershire One game at The Whiteway on Saturday. The two clubs have contested the Stroud and District Combination Senior Cup final for the past four years...Dursley and Cirencester clash for the fourth time in 10 months when they meet in a Gloucestershire One game at The Whiteway on Saturday. The two clubs have contested the Stroud and District Combination Senior Cup final for the past four years...Dursley and Cirencester clash for the fourth time in 10 months when they meet in a Gloucestershire One game at The Whiteway on Saturday. The two clubs have contested the Stroud and District Combination Senior Cup final for the past four years...

Rugby Union: We can do even better than last season, says Stroud chairman Roger Hughes

Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Aug 2019 at 09:00

There’s plenty of optimism around Stroud Rugby Club ahead of the new season and it’s not difficult to see why. The club enjoyed a successful campaign last time out, finishing in the top four of what is a very competitive Western...There’s plenty of optimism around Stroud Rugby Club ahead of the new season and it’s not difficult to see why. The club enjoyed a successful campaign last time out, finishing in the top four of what is a very competitive Western...There’s plenty of optimism around Stroud Rugby Club ahead of the new season and it’s not difficult to see why. The club enjoyed a successful campaign last time out, finishing in the top four of what is a very competitive Western...

Rugby Union: Gloucestershire RFU’s end-of-season festivals are a big success

Roger Jackson Mon, 13th May 2019 at 14:40

Six rugby festivals saw youngsters running for fun where the winners were the great game of rugby itself. The festivals were organised by the Gloucestershire RFU for under-7s through to under-12s and took place all over the county. Gloucester...Six rugby festivals saw youngsters running for fun where the winners were the great game of rugby itself. The festivals were organised by the Gloucestershire RFU for under-7s through to under-12s and took place all over the county. Gloucester...Six rugby festivals saw youngsters running for fun where the winners were the great game of rugby itself. The festivals were organised by the Gloucestershire RFU for under-7s through to under-12s and took place all over the county. Gloucester...

Rugby Union: Stroud and Chosen Hill Former Pupils told they must play final Western Counties North game on Saturday 20th April

Roger Jackson Tue, 9th Apr 2019 at 15:00

Stroud and Chosen Hill Former Pupils have been told that they must play their outstanding Western Counties North fixture on Saturday 20th April. The new date has been confirmed by Western Counties North league secretary Mike Thomas.  The... Stroud and Chosen Hill Former Pupils have been told that they must play their outstanding Western Counties North fixture on Saturday 20th April. The new date has been confirmed by Western Counties North league secretary Mike Thomas.  The... Stroud and Chosen Hill Former Pupils have been told that they must play their outstanding Western Counties North fixture on Saturday 20th April. The new date has been confirmed by Western Counties North league secretary Mike Thomas.  The...

Rugby Union: Stroud and District Rugby Combination all set for exciting finish to 2018/19 campaign

Roger Jackson Tue, 9th Apr 2019 at 12:10

There is plenty to look forward to over the coming days and weeks as the Stroud and District Rugby Combination prepares for a thrilling finish to the season. There are cup finals, a memorial game and a 125th anniversary game to look forward to and...There is plenty to look forward to over the coming days and weeks as the Stroud and District Rugby Combination prepares for a thrilling finish to the season. There are cup finals, a memorial game and a 125th anniversary game to look forward to and...There is plenty to look forward to over the coming days and weeks as the Stroud and District Rugby Combination prepares for a thrilling finish to the season. There are cup finals, a memorial game and a 125th anniversary game to look forward to and...

Rugby Union: Fairford turn up the power in Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Feb 2019 at 13:00

Fairford began their defence of the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in impressive style on Saturday, winning 76-5 at Cirencester 2nds. They will now play Painswick in the semi-finals on 30th March. Painswick booked their place in the... Fairford began their defence of the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in impressive style on Saturday, winning 76-5 at Cirencester 2nds. They will now play Painswick in the semi-finals on 30th March. Painswick booked their place in the... Fairford began their defence of the Stroud and District Combination Junior Cup in impressive style on Saturday, winning 76-5 at Cirencester 2nds. They will now play Painswick in the semi-finals on 30th March. Painswick booked their place in the...