The RFU is yet to outline the outcome of the 2019/20 amateur rugby season following this years coronavirus pandemic. Level five downwards is generally considered to be the beginning of the amateur ranks in England, the complicated process of promotion each year makes the issue more complicated. To gain promotion from Midlands One West, tier […]
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Talking Rugby Podcast
This week on Talking Rugby, Katy Homewood and Matt Gretton look at what to do with the remainder of the Gallagher Premiership. They talk about all things rugby, the 2021 Lions tours and what they miss most about the game. Don’t miss out and have a listen!
How Gloucestershire’s Sports Stars Have Been Spending the Lockdown
The roar of The Shed at Kingsholm, the sound of the overly enthusiastic stadium announcer at the Jonny-Rocks, and the taste of the Q-Pie at The New Lawn. It all seems like such a distant memory now, doesn’t it? It’s been over seven weeks since we’ve watched any of our local teams in action. Under […]
Wasps’ former Director of Rugby Dai Young speaks out fully for the first time since leaving the club
Just under a month ago, Coventry Telegraph broke the news that Wasps’ Director of Rugby, Dai Young was stepping down from his role after nearly nine years at the club. Now, he has spoken out for the first time since leaving the Coventry based side about how his former club are doing without him and […]
Opinion: This is how Premiership Rugby should respond to the coronavirus
All sports fans are going to be left without anything to watch on the TV for weeks, potentially months. It’s inevitable. The coronavirus outbreak is shutting down the world quicker than anything ever seen before. It’s unprecedented. Action in the world of sport is going to be put on hold despite its potential to create […]
Breaking: Wales vs Scotland in Six Nations postponed due to coronavirus
Tomorrow’s Six Nations clash between Wales and Scotland has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The pair were due to meet tomorrow afternoon in Cardiff, meaning that all of the round five games have now been postponed. A statement for the Welsh Rugby Union read: “Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Principality […]
Premiership Rugby Cup final between Harlequins and Sale Sharks remains on
This weekend’s Premiership Rugby Cup final involving Harlequins and Sale Sharks will go ahead despite the ongoing coronavirus issues. The decision came after Premiership Rugby held a consultation with both clubs. The game will kick off at 3pm on Sunday at the AJ Bell Stadium. This comes after football in England’s top four leagues was […]
BREAKING NEWS: France v Ireland Six Nations match postponed
News just in and Saturday’s Six Nations fixture between France and Ireland in Paris has been postponed due to the Cornoavirus. The news comes from the French Sports Minister. There has not been a specified date for the arranged fixture nor whether other games will be postponed. We will have more on this story as […]
Sunday Sports Round-up: United beat City again, France lose to Scots
After a busy day of action yesterday, it’s time to depict a crucial weekend in the Premier League and Six Nations after the title edged ever closer to returning Liverpool, and France faltered in their own title bid. HOW SOLSKJAER GOT THE BETTER OF GUARDIOLA – AGAIN Embed from Getty Images Despite dominating possession, City […]
LIVE BLOG: Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Good evening and welcome to your Monday sports digest with just one day until the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. Fears have been raised over health and safety as the rapid increase in cases of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, continues in the UK. Roughly 200,000 people come to Cheltenham over the course of the four days […]