The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
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“I’ve always had a competitive edge about me,” says Declan Fissenden. When injuries ended his rugby career, that edge needed somewhere to go. He found it in Hyrox, and it has taken him to two World Championships. Fissenden grew up playing rugby, and by 13 he had been picked up by the Gloucester academy, where […]
Cheltenham Town are hoping to secure their spot in the next round of the Jersey Mikes Trophy in their away visit to Oxford United. In their remaining game of the group stage Cheltenham need just one point to solidify themselves into the knockouts. The Robins head into the contest having enjoyed a positive start to […]
Cheltenham Town secured their place in the second round draw of the FA CUP for the third consecutive year, following a two-nil victory against National League outfit on Saturday. Town secured thier place in the hat alonsgide collecting a handsome sum of £47,750 in prize money, courtesy of Jake Evans’ first half strike before George […]
Cheltenham Saracens take the short trip south to Brimscombe & Thrupp for the first round of the Gloucestershire FA Challenge Cup. Saracens come off the back of a 1-0 win against Swindon Supermarine Reserves in the UHL Supplementary Challenge Cup. In the Hellenic League division one they sit fifth, only just in a potential playoff […]
Longlevens AFC reserves co-manager Ben Symons insists his side “doesn’t fear anyone” ahead of their Gloucestershire County Football League clash at AFC Mangotsfield Rocks. Symons side have been on a good run of form, four unbeaten and come off the back of a 4-1 win over Totterdown United solidified their third place position in the […]
Cheltenham racecourse are opening their gates this weekend as they welcome racegoers to the November Meeting, which includes prestigious feature races such as The Schloer Chase, The Paddy Power Gold Cup, and the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle. The Schloer Chase is the highlight of the Friday, and has produced classy winners such as Jonbon and […]
Lydney Town host Stroud-based outfit Sharpness at The Lydney Recreational Ground in the first round of the GFA Challenge Cup on Tuesday night. The Town currently play at step six of non-league in the Hellenic League Division One, following relegation from the Premier Division last campaign. The Forest of Dean club currently sit 13th after […]
If you think of the great runners of our time, you’d probably be excused if the name Terry Rex doesn’t come to mind. Rex, whose name can be shortened to T-Rex and has the real name Arnie Delstanche, was 20 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer. Now nearly nine years cancer free, Rex […]
The Northern Hemisphere leg of the Nations Championship begun on the weekend with three out of four home nations seeing victory in front of home supporters. Ireland kicked off the weekend on Friday night with a 42-12 battering of Argentina. Hugo Keenan went over the line three times for a hat-trick alongside Dan Sheehan, Sam […]
Friday, November 27th 2025. Steve Cleal has just been appointed as the new manager of Cinderford Town AFC. A familiar face, as he was gaffer at the Causeway Ground from 2020 to 2022. Despite those two years in charge, however, Cleal only ended up taking charge of the Foresters 24 times. COVID-19 was no doubt […]