The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Bath Rugby claimed a first win over Bristol since March 2022 with a one point win over their neighbours. Two first-half tries from Ollie Lawrence and then captain Ben Spencer gave Bath a 17-7 lead over fierce rivals Bristol. However, quick scores from Rich Lane and then Max Malins stunned the Rec. A missed penalty […]
Forest Green Rovers boss David Horseman blamed ‘individual errors’ as his side threw away a two-goal lead against Grimsby Town to draw 2-2. A brace from Donovan Wilson cancelled out Kyle McAlllister’s first-half double in an entertaining encounter. The Mariners produced a second-half comeback to take a point whilst Rovers remain in the relegation zone. […]
Federico Dimarco scored a potential Puskas award winning goal against Frosinone from 60 yards on Sunday night. The wing-back collected the ball just inside the opposition half, before firing in a shot from the touchline, looping it over Frosinone goalkeeper Stefano Turati. Dimarco has been in fine form for the Nerrazurri this season, registering two […]
Gloucester Hartpury women’s futsal team clung on to beat Southampton Aztecs 5-4 to remain unbeaten in the WSS League Cup thanks to Jade Grove’s stunning hat-trick. Hartpury got off to a great start, with Ella Hitchcox opening the scoring inside the first two minutes, but Southampton immediately responded and scored three quickfire goals thanks to […]
Bristol Rovers defender Jack Hunt has thanked ex-Pirates boss Joey Barton following the managers departure from the club last month. Barton was the man that signed Hunt following the expiration of his contract at Sheffield Wednesday in the summer, and the full back has quickly become an integral part of the Rovers backline. Hunt has […]
The University of Gloucestershire Gladiators American football team travel north to face rivals the Worcester Royals this weekend. The Gladiators are looking to get their season back on track after losing their opening game of the season by six points to 12 against Tarranau Aberystwyth in the BUCS South West Division two, three weeks ago. […]
Forest Green Rovers face Scarborough Athletic at The New Lawn for the second time in ten days after a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Flamingo Land Stadium. Rovers scored a 93rd minute equaliser courtesy of 18-year-old Olly Sully who has come through the academy at Forest Green, he also made his league debut this weekend […]
Bristol Rovers interim manager Andy Mangan says being in charge of the Gas is ‘an honour’, and that the best is yet to come from his side this season. Mangan took temporary control of the Pirates following Joey Barton’s departure last month, and four games in to his tenure, Rovers remain unbeaten. They have netted […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies have been drawn against Exeter City Women in the second round of the Women’s FA Cup. The Grecian’s play in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West, one division below the Robinesses after they were promoted last season. The two teams have only met once before with Exeter getting the […]
Just six months ago, Gloucester City reached the National League North playoffs, after a thrilling 4-3 win over Chorley on the final day. Roll it forward to the present, and they are eight points off safety in the same division, having seen a summer of change from top to bottom. The club has new ownership, […]