March 13, 2020, Gold Cup day, 68,500 racegoers trackside at the Cheltenham festival in what became the UK’s last major sporting event with spectators before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a complete stop. Now, a year on, the festival is taking place behind closed doors as the nation continues its fight against the […]
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Wales on course to level England’s record of 13 Six Nations Grand Slams after 48-7 win over Italy
Following a dominant performance against Italy, Wales are just one win away from securing a joint-record 13th Six Nations Grand Slam title. Embed from Getty Images The record held by England is in serious jeopardy, and could be matched in Paris, after the final round of the 2021 Six Nations. Wayne Pivac’s men are one […]
OPINION: Where did it go wrong for England in this year’s Six Nations?
The the recent 2021 Guinness Six Nations tournament has not been the best year for England. After being beaten by Scotland and Wales, England are unable to win the competition. Saturday evening’s game against France saw England win a close 23-20 game, meaning that Wales are the only team that can get the grand slam, […]
Severn Stars suffer defeat to high-flying Team Bath in the Vitality Netball Superleague
Severn Stars were unable to make it two wins in two over the weekend as they fell to defeat against second placed Team Bath, 30-49 in the Vitality Netball Superleague. The University of Gloucestershire and Worcester Stars went into the match against their south west rivals, at Studio 001 in Wakefield on Saturday, off the […]
Lebron James, Marcus Rashford and why athletes shouldn’t stick to ‘just sports’
“We must always take side. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” – Elie Wiesel Only a few weeks ago, AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic voiced a rather controversial opinion that sports people should avoid getting involved in politics and stick to sports. He called out four-time NBA champion […]
Mark Cooper relieved with Forest Green win after overcoming late Harrogate Town scare
Forest Green Rovers head coach Mark Cooper was relieved that his promotion-chasing side managed to survive a late scare to beat Harrogate Town 2-1 at the Innocent New Lawn on Saturday. Rovers welcomed Simon Weaver’s Harrogate to Nailsworth on Saturday afternoon in a bid to climb up to first place in League Two. Goals from […]
Cheltenham Festival: Kim Bailey’s Vinndication goes for Gold
Vinndication, trained by local racing trainer, Kim Bailey has been entered into both the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle on Thursday 18th, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase the following day, Friday. As the Cheltenham Festival gets underway on Tuesday, the races are starting to take shape with Kim Bailey confirming the route Vinndication will take. […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies duo excited for what could be the club’s biggest game in history
Is Cheltenham Town Ladies’ next match against Portsmouth Women the biggest in their history? The financial implications of the contest during these Covid-19 hit times have made this colossal clash on the south coast more important than ever before. Sammy Hallsworth, 26, and Morgan Hallett, 20, have been speaking ahead of Cheltenham Town’s imminent return […]
LIVE BLOG: Cheltenham Festival build-up, Ireland lead Scotland in Six Nations and Tranmere level with Sunderland in Papa John’s Trophy final
Welcome to Sunday’s coverage on Park Life Sport. You can keep up to with the latest Gloucestershire sports news, as we move closer to the Cheltenham Festival. We also have reporters out at women’s football events around the country, with the Continental Cup final taking the headline. Bristol City and Chelsea battle it out for […]
George Skivington labels Leicester Tigers defeat “disappointing” as Gloucester Rugby stay 11th in the Gallagher Premiership
Leicester Tigers beat Gloucester Rugby 20-14 at Kingsholm in Round 13 of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday. The Cherry and Whites’ head coach, George Skivington, labelled the defeat as “disappointing” and the result sees the Gloucestershire side stay 11th place in the league. Despite the defeat, Gloucester scored two tries through Santiago Carreras and Ed […]