Hello and welcome to Park Life Sport’s liveblog on this beautiful May Monday. After weeks of nothing on the sporting front, we’ve finally had some action over the weekend and we’ll be bringing you all the reaction and headlines from a week surprisingly packed with news! Scroll down for the liveblog. We’ve got an exclusive […]
RUGBY
Johan Ackermann leaves Gloucester Rugby after less than three years in charge
Johan Ackermann will not be Gloucester Rugby’s head coach when the Gallagher Premiership returns after the current hiatus due to the coronavirus. Despite leading Gloucester to their first Premiership semi-final for eight years in 2019, Ackermann has decided to leave Kingsholm and pursue his coaching career in Japan for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. The […]
Opinion: Can the next World Rugby Union Chairman apply the brakes, please?
Both World Rugby Chairman candidates Agustín Pichot and Sir Bill Beaumont want Rugby to expand and spread around the world. But whoever wins should apply the brakes because the foundations of Rugby are rotting away. The current financial state, and even more so during the Coronavirus pandemic, of the strongholds in rugby is weak. The […]
RFU Unclear over re-start of amateur game
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 […]
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 […]