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Rugby Union: Painswick Rugby Club are looking to bounce back

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Sep 2017 at 09:00

‘The Only Way Is Up’ was a big hit single for a group called Yazz in the late 1980s and if it was re-released over the next few weeks it would be the ideal signature tune for Painswick Rugby Club this season. The club have had some...‘The Only Way Is Up’ was a big hit single for a group called Yazz in the late 1980s and if it was re-released over the next few weeks it would be the ideal signature tune for Painswick Rugby Club this season. The club have had some...‘The Only Way Is Up’ was a big hit single for a group called Yazz in the late 1980s and if it was re-released over the next few weeks it would be the ideal signature tune for Painswick Rugby Club this season. The club have had some...

Rugby Union: Dursley rugby chief would love a run in the National Junior Vase

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Aug 2017 at 09:40

Bradley Winchle has taken over as Dursley’s senior rugby manager. It’s not the first time he has done the job – “A small group of the seniors tend to take it in turns,” he explained – but he’s hoping this...Bradley Winchle has taken over as Dursley’s senior rugby manager. It’s not the first time he has done the job – “A small group of the seniors tend to take it in turns,” he explained – but he’s hoping this...Bradley Winchle has taken over as Dursley’s senior rugby manager. It’s not the first time he has done the job – “A small group of the seniors tend to take it in turns,” he explained – but he’s hoping this...

Rugby Union: Rupert Foote is driving force at Stroud Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Aug 2017 at 09:00

Rupert Foote has given blood, sweat and tears to Stroud Rugby Club – and he’s unlikely to stop donating to the cause any time soon. The Western Counties North club’s director of rugby is as passionate about the club today as he...Rupert Foote has given blood, sweat and tears to Stroud Rugby Club – and he’s unlikely to stop donating to the cause any time soon. The Western Counties North club’s director of rugby is as passionate about the club today as he...Rupert Foote has given blood, sweat and tears to Stroud Rugby Club – and he’s unlikely to stop donating to the cause any time soon. The Western Counties North club’s director of rugby is as passionate about the club today as he...

Rugby Union: Dursley Rugby Club celebrate 2016/17 season – and look forward to next campaign

Contributed Sat, 24th Jun 2017 at 09:00

Jack Robson will again captain Dursley Rugby Club next season. The back row, who played for Gloucestershire in the County Championship in May, will be leading the charge as the club look to gain promotion from Gloucester One. He will be working...Jack Robson will again captain Dursley Rugby Club next season. The back row, who played for Gloucestershire in the County Championship in May, will be leading the charge as the club look to gain promotion from Gloucester One. He will be working...Jack Robson will again captain Dursley Rugby Club next season. The back row, who played for Gloucestershire in the County Championship in May, will be leading the charge as the club look to gain promotion from Gloucester One. He will be working...

Rugby Union: Nicola Davies is having a ball in Dursley Rugby Club’s women’s team

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00

Nicola Davies is making up for lost time after only taking up rugby at the age of 36. Now 42, the one-time football-loving Welsh mum-of-two has been well and truly converted to the oval ball game and is now one of the mainstays of Dursley Rugby... Nicola Davies is making up for lost time after only taking up rugby at the age of 36. Now 42, the one-time football-loving Welsh mum-of-two has been well and truly converted to the oval ball game and is now one of the mainstays of Dursley Rugby... Nicola Davies is making up for lost time after only taking up rugby at the age of 36. Now 42, the one-time football-loving Welsh mum-of-two has been well and truly converted to the oval ball game and is now one of the mainstays of Dursley Rugby...

Rugby Union: Fairford and Painswick triumph in Stroud and District Rugby Combination cup finals

Rugby Union: Four teams chase trophy glory in Stroud Rugby Combination cup finals

Roger Jackson Thu, 11th May 2017 at 11:50

Four teams are represented in the two end-of-season Stroud and District Combination cup finals at Cirencester on Saturday. Fairford will play Stroud 2nds in the Junior Cup (3.30pm) and Painswick will tackle Dursley 2nds in the Junior Plate...Four teams are represented in the two end-of-season Stroud and District Combination cup finals at Cirencester on Saturday. Fairford will play Stroud 2nds in the Junior Cup (3.30pm) and Painswick will tackle Dursley 2nds in the Junior Plate...Four teams are represented in the two end-of-season Stroud and District Combination cup finals at Cirencester on Saturday. Fairford will play Stroud 2nds in the Junior Cup (3.30pm) and Painswick will tackle Dursley 2nds in the Junior Plate...

Rugby Union: Dursley Rugby Club storm to Stroud and District Combination Senior Cup win

Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 11:50

Dursley hit Cirencester for six as they completed a hat-trick of Senior Cup wins in the Stroud and District Combination. The Gloucester One side defeated their Western Counties North opponents 38-0 at Stroud in what was described as their...Dursley hit Cirencester for six as they completed a hat-trick of Senior Cup wins in the Stroud and District Combination. The Gloucester One side defeated their Western Counties North opponents 38-0 at Stroud in what was described as their...Dursley hit Cirencester for six as they completed a hat-trick of Senior Cup wins in the Stroud and District Combination. The Gloucester One side defeated their Western Counties North opponents 38-0 at Stroud in what was described as their...

Rugby Union: Dursley and Cirencester lock horns in Stroud Rugby Combination cup final

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Apr 2017 at 09:00

Dursley Rugby Club are looking to complete a hat-trick of Stroud Combination Senior Cup wins when they tackle Cirencester at Stroud tonight (7.30pm). The Gloucester One club defeated Stroud in 2015 and Cirencester last year and won’t...Dursley Rugby Club are looking to complete a hat-trick of Stroud Combination Senior Cup wins when they tackle Cirencester at Stroud tonight (7.30pm). The Gloucester One club defeated Stroud in 2015 and Cirencester last year and won’t...Dursley Rugby Club are looking to complete a hat-trick of Stroud Combination Senior Cup wins when they tackle Cirencester at Stroud tonight (7.30pm). The Gloucester One club defeated Stroud in 2015 and Cirencester last year and won’t...

Rugby Union: Stroud Rugby Club’s young guns have raised the spirit level of president Russ Hillier

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

The “youthful gang” at Stroud Rugby Club have helped put a spring in the step of their long-serving president Russ Hillier this season. The 77-year-old, who first played for the club in 1956 and has been their president for the past 20...The “youthful gang” at Stroud Rugby Club have helped put a spring in the step of their long-serving president Russ Hillier this season. The 77-year-old, who first played for the club in 1956 and has been their president for the past 20...The “youthful gang” at Stroud Rugby Club have helped put a spring in the step of their long-serving president Russ Hillier this season. The 77-year-old, who first played for the club in 1956 and has been their president for the past 20...