The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Greatwood Charity’s head of communications, Sasha Thorbek, says the charity were the trailblazers in using retired racehorses to educate young people. Founded in 1998, Greatwood initially sought to rescue and rehabilitate former racehorses that had fallen into neglect due to a lack of support from the industry. Based in Marlborough, the charity now aims to […]
The draw for the Europa Conference League quarter finals has been confirmed as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have been drawn against French club LOSC Lille. The first match-up is between Belgian side Club Brugge and Greek giants PAOK, who would play in their home nation if they were to reach the final in Athens. Fellow […]
Men’s volleyball outside-hitter Xander Howgate has sent a stern warning to the University of Gloucestershire’s arch-rivals, the University of Worcester ahead of their grudge Varsity match next week. The sides will cross swords on the volleyball court, where UoG are hoping to redeem themselves after last year’s heartache defeat. “I’m buzzing for it, after last […]
Cheltenham Town have the chance to beat Barnsley for the first time in the club’s history this weekend with assistant manager Ian Baraclough wanting more risks to be taken. The Robins are currently attempting to achieve the impossible by staying in League One for the fourth year running, another success never to have been completed […]
In the glimmering waters of aquatics, where once a well-decorated and original Olympic discipline made waves throughout the country, lies a stagnant legacy that brings with it a sense of neglect. From its early days as a military training technique, or the age where it was just noted as a motor-skill, swimming is on the […]
As Nichola Stevens begins her trek from Yorkshire to Gloucestershire on the Monday before the Cheltenham Festival, she feels a warm tingle of trepidation. She stays with her Mum in Didcot throughout the four-day event, making the 68 mile journey from Oxfordshire to Prestbury Park to see some of her favourite horses in action. Stevens […]
The big day is finally here, it is the final day of the festival and Gold Cup Day! After a very successful day one and two for trainer Willie Mullins he had no winners yesterday with a return to form for British trained horses. There were two winners for Dan Skelton and one for Paul […]
Former Cheltenham Town prospect Adam Mace says a potential FA Vase final at Wembley Stadium would be a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for him and Worcester City. Mace’s side beat Emley 4-0 in the quarter-final in front of their sold-out Claines Lane, extending their club-record 16 games unbeaten in all competitions. But before they start dreaming of […]
West Brom Women are aiming for a third unbeaten game when they host Stourbridge at the Paycare Ground in the FAWNL Northern Premier this evening. The two are close local rivals but there was a stark contrast between the two sides when they met back in October as Stourbridge ran out 7-2 winners at the […]
More than 20 teams from the University will showcase their abilities over three days of sporting action as they go head-to-head with the University of Worcester in April From football to netball, the winning team from each individual sport will come away with a crucial point against their rival universities. The first day will be […]