The Rugby Football Union announced on February 12 that no team will be relegated from the Gallagher Premiership this season due to the complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision comes after a “strong majority vote” according to the RFU. Many have criticised the decision, however the potential for Premiership teams to grow from […]
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Preview: Severn Stars back in action as the Vitality Netball Super League returns this weekend
Netball is the latest sport to return amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Rise As One. That’s the message being sent out to all clubs and fans in the VNSL this week as the 2021 season prepares to get underway. Like all sport across the UK, netball has been affected by the coronavirus situation that we […]
Bristol City defender & Wales international Loren Dykes retires from professional football
Loren Dykes has officially retired from professional football having left WSL side Bristol City Women last summer to concentrate on her coaching career, alongside playing for her first club, Cardiff City Ladies. The 33 year old achieved 105 caps for her country and played in two FA Women’s Cup finals with the Robins. “I want […]
Cheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins Features Heavily Among Ante-Post Bankers
With five weeks to go until The Cheltenham Festival gets underway at Prestbury Park, the ante-post betting market is beginning to heat up. The last few weeks have seen potential stars continue their journey to the top of the mountain, with impressive performances shaping into chances of glory on the biggest stage. LIVE BLOG: Read […]
Six Nations opening weekend raises further concerns around player safety
Several players left the pitch for HIA’s over the weekend, which saw Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony sent off for an elbow to the head of Welsh prop Tomas Francis. Discussions around player safety and the long-term effects of head injuries has been dominating the media ahead of the build-up to this year’s Six Nations tournament, […]
Gloucestershire’s Olympian now starring on the sea: Matt Gotrel
“Being outside, being on the water and being powered by the wind, by nature, it’s an incredible feeling.” Gloucestershire-born Matt Gotrel has spent his entire career on the water. With two World Championship Gold medals, as well as an Olympic Gold to boot, crammed into three years of Rowing, you’d forgive him if he were […]
Michael Duff confirms Cheltenham Town are “good to go” after COVID-19 outbreak
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has said that his side are “good to go” after a COVID-19 outbreak forced the club to miss their past two scheduled fixtures. The Robins were due to play Barrow on Tuesday evening and Carlisle United on Saturday, but both matches were cancelled and will be rearranged for a future […]
BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton signs contract with Mercedes AMG F1
Lewis Hamilton has ended weeks of speculation about his future by signing a contract extension with Mercedes AMG F1. Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 have announced that the reigning Formula One Champion will continue to drive for the team in 2021. The Mercedes works team and Hamilton agreed a new contract which will see one of the […]
Brady’s Bucs beat the Chiefs: SuperBowl report
Tom Brady secured his seventh super bowl ring last night, and his first with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 at Super Bowl LV. It was a demolition from the Bucs as they put on a show to secure only their second Super Bowl victory. Playing at their home […]
Cheltenham Gold Cup: Native River Returns To The Mix
11-year-old Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Native River, returned to form with success in the rescheduled Virgin bet Cotswold Chase. The race was originally scheduled to be run at Cheltenham Racecourse’s Trials Day meeting – but due to the adverse weather, was moved to Sandown Park on Saturday. Embed from Getty Images The Colin Tizzard-trained superstar […]