The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
England made it two from two in this year’s Quilter Nations Series after beating Fiji 38-18 in an extremely physical encounter with both sides showcasing individual brilliance. Bath Rugby’s Henry Arundell came on in the 66th minute and added some breath-taking pace to the game. He scored in the 75th minute, after Marcus Smith grubber […]
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 […]
Three more ex-Gloucester players have been confirmed for the 745 Game this weekend in awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at Kingsholm. Kyle Traynor, Micky Young and Paddy McAllister will all line up for the Union team, joining the likes of Jake Polledri, Richard Hibbard, Jim Hamilton, Matt Banahan, Matt Garvey and Billy Twelvetrees. The […]
“I’m lost for words to be honest,” said Jack Davies after Hartpury held off a late surge from league favourites Worcester Warriors in the Championship to win 28-25. “To take a scalp like that second game of the season after going down to Cornish Pirates and getting a first time ever win at Mennaye Field […]
Bath Rugby have continued their unbeaten start to their season as they won their opening home game of the 2025/26 campaign 28-16 against Sale Sharks at a very wet Recreation Ground. Storm Amy was in full force but veteran scrum half Ben Spencer blew the opposition away with his impeccable kicking in the torrential wind […]
Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Sean Lynn is “really excited” ahead of the Premier Women’s Rugby (PWR) final with Saracens at the StoneX Stadium on Sunday. If the Cherry and Whites record victory in North London, they will become the first side to win the PWR in three consecutive seasons after victory against Bristol Bears last term […]
An excellent ride from Brian Hughes leads Doddiethegreat over the line to win the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle in a Nicky Henderson 1-2 as favourite Jeriko Du Reponet comes second after a poor jump at the final hurdle. An emotional win for all those associated with the late rugby player Doddie Weir as all […]
The Academy Under-18 League fixtures ahead of Finals Day have been confirmed with Northampton Saints facing Bath at Kingsholm in a repeat of last year’s final. The Saints cruised to junior rugby’s showpiece winning five out of five games in the Northern region including a crushing 62-17 win over Leicester Tigers in round four. Today's […]
Bristol Bears Women’s scrum half Keira Bevan expressed her delight at the appointment of Sean Lynn as the new Welsh head coach. Embed from Getty Images Lynn, who has been the head coach at Gloucester-Hartpury since 2019, will combine his duties at the West Country side alongside the Wales job until the culmination of the […]
Bath Rugby are already making moves for the 2025/26 Gallagher Premiership season, signing the Exeter Chiefs hooker Dan Frost on a two-year deal. Embed from Getty Images The 27-year-old will swap Sandy Park for the Recreation Ground for the start of next season, as Bath’s Head of Rugby Johann van Graan looks to bolster his […]