Gloucester Rugby were defeated 26-5 by Leicester Tigers on Sunday at Kingsholm in a contest that has severely hampered their chances of making the play-offs. It was an important game for both teams, with just five rounds to go before the end of the season, the battle for the Champions Cup places is heating up. […]
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Cheltenham Town Ladies anticipate historic day at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium
Cheltenham Town Ladies will welcome London Bees to the Completely-Suzuki Stadium in what they hope will be a record breaking occasion this Saturday. The Robins will be making a rare appearance in front of the home fans at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium and are looking to break their attendance record. The Cheltenham men’s team take on […]
“I’ve put them in a patent and if they come in then you won’t hear from me again.” Race goer Tom Deakin talks about the buzz of Cheltenham Festival and potential winnings
Tuesday see’s the start of the Cheltenham Festival, a week in which thousands of race fans travel from afar to watch the best horses, jockeys and trainers at one of the best courses in the UK. For most, it is the pinnacle of the racing calendar and for lifelong racing fan and Slimbridge AFC assistant […]
“Tough to keep up with the demands”: The impact the Cheltenham Festival has on businesses in the town
Every year the Cheltenham festival sets the town alight in a unique week filled with every emotion from outright heartache to unbridled joy, but what we don’t see away from the emotional rollercoaster of the racecourse itself, is the seismic impact on the businesses in the town. Thousands of horse racing fans journey to Cheltenham […]
“We’ll rely upon it” – The importance of the Cheltenham Festival on Hospitality in the town
There is no doubt that the focus and attention of race week is firmly placed on the runners and riders that will take part across the four days of action. However, the return of Cheltenham’s marquee event of the year brings with it an influx of commercial revenue that many of the city’s restaurants, bars […]
“We didn’t take it personally”: How a BBC reporter navigated around no interview access following Lineker dispute
Gary Lineker will be back on TV screens up and down the country following an agreement made with the BBC this morning. On Friday, the BBC announced that Lineker would “step back” from presenting Match of the Day, a programme he has been the face of for over 20 years, until there was an “agreed […]
A beginner’s guide to betting at Cheltenham
The Cheltenham Festival is a punters dream. With 28 races over a four day period there are plenty of opportunities for race goers to make a nice profit. However, for first time festival attendees or punters, the busy format can be a cause of confusion if they are not familiar with the racing terms and […]
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in dramatic style
Kane Williamson’s 121 not out saw the Black Caps chase down 285 on a rain-shortened fifth day in Christchurch. The hosts needed eight off the final over and scrambled a bye from the last ball to seal a dramatic win as Williams took a single to the Wicket Keeper. The defeat ended Sri Lanka’s hopes […]
VAR decision leaves Erik Ten Hag furious
The Premier League action saw another controversial VAR decision at the weekend as Manchester United midfielder Casemiro sent off in their goalless draw with Southampton yesterday afternoon, a decision that has been met with outrage by fans and pundits alike who claim that the Brazilian talisman was wrongfully dismissed. Ten Hag has branded the decisions […]
“We owe a lot to Ed” – Leicester beat Gloucester 5-26 to lift The Slater Cup on a special day for rugby
Leicester produced a superb 2nd half performance at Kingsholm to hand Gloucester another home defeat this season. 29 points scored after half time was enough to brush past a lack lustre Gloucester outfit. However, on the day that the home side would have been looking to further strengthen their playoff hopes , there was a […]