The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham Town manager Steve Cotterill has insisted his side will not become complacent as the EFL League Two season enters its closing stages. Cheltenham Town sit 18th in League Two with a tally of 38 points after 35 games. The Robins sit 10 points above the relegation places. With 11 games to go, Cotterill has […]
East Glos Racket Manager Steve Worsley isn’t concerned with the sate of squash within his club even if the bigger picture tells a different story. “Certainly as far as East Glos are concerned, the squash element is very healthy here we’ve seen good numbers on the coaching programme there’s a thriving social background to the […]
The UOG Football Men’s 5s kickstart their 2026/27 BUCS campaign on Wednesday as they host Royal Agricultural Men’s 1s at Plock Court. Westlake gave his overview on the upcoming campaign as his side look to build on a positive finish to last season. “We had a few strong players staying, a real good core spine […]
“As you can imagine this thing is a portable sauna, it’s incredibly hot,” says Terry Rex, Cheltenham Park Run participant and Guinness World Record holder. Arnie Delstanche, aka Terry Rex, entered the infamous Guinness Book of World Records following his marathon in Tromso, Norway. “Last year I thought, where’s cold, so that I can attempt […]
Slimbridge AFC historian, Tim Blake, spoke to Parklife Sport on the remarkable story of how the club owns it’s own ground, something that is quite unusual for their level. “This story goes back to the middle of the 1950’s, when a former player and chairman of the club, called Ivie Thornhill, bought this field for […]
“I’m 23-years-old and all I’ve ever wanted to do is play cricket, and all of a sudden you’re having to ask yourself questions you’ve never had to ask before, like what am I going to do?” Gloucestershire seamer Luke Charlesworth was forced was forced to retire from cricket at the end of the season following […]
University of Gloucestershire student, Cailtin Richard-Jones had never participated in Jiu-Jitsu before joining university and is now a huge advocate for the sport, competing and training both inside and outside of the University. “My boyfriend wanted to give it a go at first and I wasn’t too keen on it,” but after some persuasion, Richards-Jones […]
More than 1,000 metres of drainage has been replaced at Cheltenham Racecourse following a challenging winter, as the Home of Jump Racing prepares for the return of action at Prestbury Park. Cheltenham Racecourse has undergone significant work over the summer after difficult weather conditions disrupted the closing stages of the 2025-26 season, forcing the cancellation […]
Longlevens AFC defeated Kidlington FC to secure their spot in the 2nd round of the FA Vase. Manager Buster Davies stated that he was “Over the moon.” Before adding, “The boys were excellent; to be honest with you, it’s probably the hardest regional draw we could have had in this competition. But being eight games […]
“I was released at 14, and was told I was never going to make it pro. That was the switch in my head that gave me the determination, the want, to prove people wrong!” Embed from Getty Images Fletcher Holman has had quite the unconventional pathway to professional football. From college football, to step five […]
Jordan Annear struck in stoppage time as Cinderford Town came from behind twice to defeat Cheltenham Saracens 3-2 and book their place in the second round of the FA Vase. The Foresters had to recover from two deficits after a difficult opening 45 minutes, but goals from Harry Leeson and Jack Watts brought them level […]