The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Rachael Bird, owner of Tailors in Cheltenham, recently crowned Racing TV’s pub of the year, knows better than anyone how much the races mean to the town. With crowds gathering during race week, the atmosphere is completely different compared to an average week, and it can be a challenge to contain excitement. “Only 20 spaces […]
The University of Gloucestershire’s Men’s Football club are going the extra mile this year for their Movember campaign. The boys in blue are participating in a number of fundraisers throughout the month of November in order to raise money for MIND Charity. These include a daily running challenge, a charity football match taking on UOG […]
A lengthy trip to Aberystwyth proved worthwhile for the Gladiators as they stormed their way to victory against a tough opponent. 1ST QUARTER The Gladiators started on the kick-off return and set the pace right from the start, gaining 40 yards on a run by Fabio Jesus. They then immediately lit up the game as, […]
“It’s important to stay grateful for the opportunity we have, for the pitch we’re playing on, the boots we have on, and the people back home who are supporting us, who love us more than we’ll ever know.” These are the words of University Degrees Abroad (UDA) Gloucester footballer, and University of Gloucestershire Media and […]
The son of England and Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce died in a tractor crash last week, Gloucestershire police have confirmed. Harley Pearce, 21, died at the scene in Witcombe on Thursday following a crash that happened on Old Birdlip Hill A417. The Pearce family described him as “a golden boy with an infectious smile.” “A soul who […]
Joe Morrell has announced his retirement from football via his social media after long injury battles. Morrell played 39 games for Cheltenham town and scored three goals from 2017-2018. The Welshmen also was capped 37 times for Wales and represented his country at the Euros and World Cup. The 28-year-old midfielder announced his retirement […]
Ian Holloway’s Swindon Town side returns to the Nigel Eady County Ground as they host Notts County following defeat at the hands of Accrington Stanley. The Reds travelled to Lancashire with the opportunity to go top; however, they would ultimately suffer a 4-0 defeat with Paddy Madden getting a hat-trick to give Stanley the points. […]
University of Gloucestershire Karting Club’s Finn Houlihan is ‘thrilled’ to move from virtual racing to the British Universities Karting Championship in the team’s debut season. The Irishman enjoyed a short but stellar Esports career. The 18-year-old took two championship victories in 2021, winning the ABS Racing League and the ETSR championship. He also recorded an […]
The FA Women’s National League Cup First Round concluded on Sunday, seeing Cheltenham Town and Swindon Town progress into the Second Round. Cheltenham Town would beat Southampton 2-1 at home to get to this point, as Louise Apuusi and Libby Bell scored the goals to see the Robins through to the last 16 for the […]
“We’re trying to bring a new look to what snooker clubs should be like,” stated Maxi Lounge owner Matt Lancaster ahead of the venue’s opening on Saturday, October 25. The facility, in Yate Shopping Centre, boasts 17 billiards tables – including top-quality Star heated snooker tables, Mosconi Cup snooker tables and a Chinese eight-ball table […]