The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Steve Lansdown discussed the future of Bristol’s recruitment, involvement of the women and current financial state of Rugby Union during Bristol Bears’ bid to boost fan interaction with a Q&A. Lansdown explained the importance of the younger players that have come through the Bristol Bears academy: “We’ve had some serious conversations over the years and […]
As international debuts go, Hector Kyprianou’s was the ultimate baptism of fire. The defensive midfielder was played out of position at centre back and tasked with marking arguably the best striker in the world; Erling Haaland. The Peterborough youngster said that facing the goal-scoring Norwegian was actually pressure free. “For me going into the game, […]
Gloucester City pulled off their first win under new boss Mike Cook with a 3-0 demolition of Alfreton Town “I’m ecstatic, it was a well deserved win,” said an emotional Cook. “We were the better team, we knew what they were going to be doing and what they’re all about so I’m happy from a […]
Tuesday night sees top-of-the-table Tamworth welcome a revitalised Gloucester City to The Lamb Ground in the National League North. Both sides enter this fixture off the back of victories, with the away side picking up their first win under manager Mike Cook’s second spell at the club. The Tigers breezed past Alfreton 3-0, in a […]
Fergal O’Brien is lining up the Grade 2 Skybet Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday for his exciting novice hurdler Kamsinas. Running in the recognisable colours of the Noel Fehily Syndicate, silks that were carried to success at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival by Love Envoi, the six-year-old impressed at Worcester earlier this month to win […]
Gloucester City have announced the first signing of the Mike Cook era with skilfull Brazilian winger Alefe Santos joining from fellow non-league side Poole Town. Santos will link up with Gloucester boss Cook for the second season in a row, after the brazilian was part of Cooks’ Chippenham side last campaign. Orginally born in Sao […]
With Squash being announced to feature at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, there is a chance a Cheltenham born play could be on the plane. Nathan Lake was originally born in Cheltenham before moving to Chicago to pursue his squash career. Despite being 31 now, and by the time the Olympics come round, he’ll […]
Merrick Will says Wolves Women must be more ruthless in front of goal against West Bromwich Albion following their shaky 1-0 win over 10-player Sutton Coldfield at the Central Ground on Sunday. Dan McNamara’s side had 44 shots in the Birmingham County Cup tie and hit the woodwork five times, as they needed an Anna […]
After losing 48-17 to Chinnor and then 52-12 to Blackneath, Cinderford looked like their season was going to be disaster until as of late with a massive 20-12 victory over Plymouth Albion. It was very much home comforts for Cinderford in a performance that Cinderford manager Danny Pointon could describe as “exceptional”. After two heavy […]
Gloucestershire boxer, Shabir Haidary says he is “ready to step up” to whoever is put in front of him in November. At Fight Factory gym, Shabir Haidary is preparing for his next fight on November 25th as he awaits the reveal of his next opponent. The 25 year-old is a refugee from Afghanistan and he […]