The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
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 […]
Ahead of Tuesday’s Varsity Rugby Union fixture against Worcester University, starting second-row Will Bonsor reflects on the team’s hard work during their six-week training camp at the University of Gloucestershire. “In terms of the training we’ve had, we have on-field sessions on Sunday and Monday evening, we do fitness on a Tuesday morning which is […]
Sport, whilst on the surface is just a game, has an impact on people that can be incredibly powerful, and Rugby Against Cancer founder Aaron Beasley is using this to the advantage of charity. Rugby Against Cancer is a non-profit charity organisation that raises money to support those who are affected by any form of […]
Telegraph Sport have reported that the Saudi Arabian Investment group that bought a majority share of Newcastle United, has shown interest in acquiring investment stakes in four Premiership Rugby clubs including Gloucester Rugby. In recent years, countries such as Saudi Arabia have invested billions of pounds into sporting organisations and events, a tactic that has […]
Gloucester City Kings finished their NBL Division 3 season with a last-minute win against Plymouth Marjon Patriots, Head Coach James Bowers says: “When we play that kind of freedom, good things can happen.” “It’s been a journey for us this year and this team is really starting to bond and come together and it’s a […]
Gloucester City Kings took a hard-fought 97-96 win against visitors Plymouth Marjon in the final NBL game of the season. The Kings finished their second NBL Division 3 season in sixth, improving from last season’s ninth place. Hensy Sako, a Plymouth Marjon student, played an outstanding game scoring 42 points as the highest-scoring player on […]
Saracens Under 17’s claimed a dominant victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm, winning with an impressive 34-point difference in a 53-19 thriller. The home side were able to stay in the fixture for large parts of the clash, refusing to roll over on their home turf easily. However, Saracens proved to be too strong, scoring nine […]
Dragons RFC Captain Steff Hughes was ‘delighted’ with a try brace and 31-24 win over his former side Scarlets in Llanelli. Hughes was named club captain of the Newport-based side during this pre-season campaign, after establishing himself as a key player and leader since joining the Dragons as ‘injury cover’ in 2022. The centre scored […]
Dragons RFC backs coach Matt O’Brien hopes the Newport-based side can continue their pre-season form, following an incredible 31-24 away win over Scarlets. The men of Gwent concluded their pre-season with two wins in two physical and fitness-testing matches, against both the Ospreys at home in Newport, and the Scarlets in Llanelli O’Brien, who was […]