The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
As Cheltenham Racecourse gears up for its November Meeting, excitement builds across the racing world. Jockeys are finalising preparations, trainers are fine-tuning every detail, and horses are being conditioned for the intensity of the week ahead. But what truly sets a racehorse apart from the average riding horse? Beyond their sleek appearance and incredible speed […]
Cheltenham Town youngster, Mamadou Diallo opened up about how he uses his leadership qualities to support his team-mates ahead of the Young Robins clash against Reading in the FA Youth Cup. The 17-year-old goalkeeper has been an ever-present on the bench for the first team for the last two seasons and is using this experience […]
In the pouring rain under the lights, an incredible occasion took place as Ed Slater’s rugby union faced Rob Burrows rugby league as both sports combined to raise awareness for motor neurone disease (MND). Over £100,00 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) which was the fundraising target set for the event. Ed Slater was […]
“We’re not only building a cricket team, but we’re also building a sense of belonging and achievement which I think is hugely significant for women’s sports’: Helen Clarke on why women’s sport is about far more than the game itself. “These women are learning new things and doing something they couldn’t do three weeks ago, […]
With the climax of the 2025 Formula One World Championship closing in upon us and a resurgent Max Verstappen nipping at the heals of the McLaren’s, the 2025 title fight is far from over. But what about the future of F1 who will be the champions for the next ten years? Chat GPT is known […]
There’s always been a debate whether darts is a sport, but has anyone ever debated if fishing’s a sport? Well, you’re in luck, because I’m going to tell you exactly why it is a sport… When most people think of sports, they’d usually picture athletes sprinting across fields, diving into pools or kicking a ball. […]
The roar of the weekend crowd is unmistakeable: parents, coaches and players all shouting to be heard. But for the person holding the whistle, that noise can sometimes turn toxic. Malcom Duff, 46, from Dudley, has been refereeing for just over two years. A lifelong football man, he says the grassroots game has become more […]
Today’s society has seen the rise of social media and how it has taken over in all aspects of life. A specific type of influencer has transformed the way people stay healthy by taking over the gym space- this being a “gymfluencer”. Gym culture has changed from being a safe space where people work out […]
Kickboxer Louis Draper described the sport as “misunderstood” and “the funding just isn’t there.” A second-degree black belt in the sport, Draper started playing when he was just eight years old in Bromsgrove and is still competing to this day. “My friend got me into it at first, and then I did it with him […]
West Brom women were held to a 1-1 draw at the Alexander Stadium over the weekend, which saw Middlesbrough retain fourth spot in the FA Womens National League. Siobhan Hodgetts said her side “showed brilliant resilience, to come from a goal down. In the second half, we were excellent, and we were unlucky not to […]