The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender and Cheltenham born, Englishmen Eric Dier sees his side Bayern Munich get drawn against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Dier was born in the Gloucestershire town in 1994 , however moved with his family to Portugal in 2001 at the age of seven, where he resided until moving to […]
Today, Prestbury Park will host the biggest race of the Cheltenham Festival. The Gold Cup began back in 1924 and since then, we have seen some heart-stopping and unforgettable moments. Galopin Des Champs – 2023 But first, lets look back to last year when Galopin Des Champs claimed Gold Cup glory. The pre-race favourite showed […]
Following Tuesday’s victory away to Bradford City, Forest Green Rovers climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time in months, and they take on the side below them in the league in Sutton United this weekend. Rovers have seen a recent turnaround in form since the appointment of former Cheltenham Town manager Steve […]
Men’s volleyball outside-hitter Xander Howgate has sent a stern warning to the University of Gloucestershire’s arch-rivals, the University of Worcester ahead of their grudge Varsity match next week. The sides will cross swords on the volleyball court, where UoG are hoping to redeem themselves after last year’s heartache defeat. “I’m buzzing for it, after last […]
In the glimmering waters of aquatics, where once a well-decorated and original Olympic discipline made waves throughout the country, lies a stagnant legacy that brings with it a sense of neglect. From its early days as a military training technique, or the age where it was just noted as a motor-skill, swimming is on the […]
Isaac Kayada was given the chance to put on the Cherry and White jersey for the first time during the west-country derby against Bath last weekend. Kayada does not have a contract with Gloucester but was offered the spot on the team in the friendly match as a guest player. The prop said: “It was […]
The final day of the Cheltenham Festival means that it’s Gold Cup day! Day three saw the British dominate as Harry Skelton took two wins on, drawing level with Paul Townend with four wins at the festival. Gordon Elliott took his first win of the 2024 Festival as his horse Teahupoo took victory in the […]
The big day is finally here, it is the final day of the festival and Gold Cup Day! After a very successful day one and two for trainer Willie Mullins he had no winners yesterday with a return to form for British trained horses. There were two winners for Dan Skelton and one for Paul […]
Shakem Up’arry has won The Plate Handicap on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2024 in an exciting race, giving his trainer Ben Pauling and owner Harry Redknapp a huge victory After a false start, Glengougly took the early lead just before a shock fall from one of the favourites Theatre Man after the third […]
Gloucester City are currently 11 points behind Darlington and safety with just eight games remaining. Gloucester City currently sit in what feels like a hopeless fight for survival In the National League North. A 7-3 loss on Saturday against Boston United was followed by a 2-1 loss against Tamworth on Tuesday leaving the club 11 […]