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“They called me Thor. Thor, son of Odin” – Gloucester Rugby’s Ollie Thorley looking for more England caps this Autumn

Gloucester Rugby’s most recent talent to make it through the ranks and get capped by England is looking for more international game time this Autumn. Ollie Thorley made his international debut against Itlay in the final round of the Six Nations and the Cherry and White winger will be looking to build on this with […]

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Former Bath Rugby captain Matt Garvey extends Gloucester contract

Backrow forward Matt Garvey has signed a deal that keeps him at Kingsholm. Previously signing a short-term deal, the highly experienced Premiership player has extended his contract with Gloucester for an unspecified spell. Embed from Getty Images Head coach George Skivington praised Garvey as a “quality operator”, adding: “His experience of the Premiership is second […]

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Lewis Hamilton “could only ever have dreamed” to break Michael Schumacher’s F1 wins record

Lewis Hamilton says he “could only ever have dreamed” to break Michael Schumacher’s 14-year F1 wins record. The 35-year-old beat Valterri Bottas to victory in Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix, the 92nd of his career, as he closes in on his seventh world title. Speaking to the BBC, the Stevenage-born Mercedes driver was elated: “I didn’t […]

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“We’ve sent a clear statement to the rest of Europe” – Bristol Bears fans react to historic Challenge Cup triumph

Friday night was a historic one for Bristol Bears, as the West Country side overcame Toulon 32-19 in France to claim their first-ever European trophy. Pat Lam’s side put in a typically aggressive, intense performance at the Stade Maurice-David , something that has been synonymous with the rising club since the Aucklander took over in […]

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“They will fancy their chances of causing an upset at home.” FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round fixtures revealed for Gloucestershire sides

The FA have released the Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round fixtures. Evesham United’s reward for their 2-0 win over Carlton Town is a tie at home to Leek Town. Cinderford Town overcame fellow Gloucestershire side Mangotsfield United in the last round, and will travel to Bracknell Town in Berkshire. In the neighbouring counties, Yate […]