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From Junior British Showjumper to social media showstopper: Holly Coles provides fascinating insight into her unexpected career change
If you’d asked three-year-old Holly Coles what she wanted to do when she grew up, she would have said horse riding. In fact, she was already sat in the saddle. “It was always going to happen to me, I think. I had a few really nice ponies and horses and I thought there is nothing […]
It’s Derby weekend in PREM Rugby, how have Bath and Gloucester faced off recently?
It’s derby weekend in PREM Rugby, which means we get treated to the iconic clash of Bath vs Gloucester on Saturday night at the Recreation Ground. Gloucester haven’t beaten their rivals in all competitions since seven games ago in 2022. How have the PREM meetings across the last two seasons gone between the West Country […]
Fairford Town vs Roman Glass St George Match Preview
Fairford Town take on Roman Glass St George at Cinder Lane on Tuesday night in a Hellenic League encounter. The home side have failed to find the back of the net in their last two games with them both ending as goalless draws. Fairford have picked up two red cards over the last two games […]
UoG Men’s Rugby player Nico Allen opens up about MND after Lewis Moody receives diagnosis
University of Gloucestershire winger Nico Allen reacted to the recent motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis of Lewis Moody, admitting “I think it really makes you question playing the sport.” Ex England Rugby captain and World Cup winner, Moody revealed on Monday morning that he has been diagnosed with MND, the same disease that took the […]
Gloucester City and Bishops Cleeve find out their FA Trophy Fourth Qualifying Round opponents
The FA Trophy Fourth Round Qualifying draw has been announced with Gloucester City drawn a home tie with Havant & Waterlooville whilst Bishops Cleeve will travel to Farnham Town. We have been drawn against Havant & Waterlooville FC at home in the First Round Proper of the FA Trophy 🏆 This fixture is due to […]
Darrell Clarke returns to Cheltenham as Bristol Rovers travel for EFL Trophy clash
Saturday was all about Steve Cotterill’s return to Whaddon Road but on Tuesday night another familiar face returns in Darrell Clarke. The 47-year-old Rovers manager left Cheltenham after they were relegated from League One at the end of the 2023/24 season as he joined Barnsley, only to be sacked in March after a disappointing campaign. […]
What does it take to be the Cheltenham Town Club Photographer?
Does travelling up and down the country following your team home and away week in week out sound like a great job to you? Well, thats the job of Nizaam Jones, Cheltenham Town’s club photographer, to capture the highs and the lows of life in the EFL. Having photographed the Robins for the last […]
Tributes pour in as renowned author and Forest Green Rovers fan Dame Jilly Cooper passes away aged 88
Beloved author and longtime Forest Green Rovers fan Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88. “Jilly was a wonderfully kind and caring person who made you feel so cared for when you were around her,” commented Richard Joyce, former FGR press officer. “Personally for me, when my time at Forest Green came […]
UOG Women’s Rugby Jessica Hain praises the impact of The Red Roses ahead of charity fixture vs Cheltenham North Ladies
The Red Roses triumph in the women’s Rugby World Cup has inspired women and girls of all abilities to give rugby a go and the effects of this is shown more than ever at the university level. UOG Women’s Rugby marketing officer Jessica Hain believes the sport’s popularity will now improve on the back of […]









