The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
UOG Karting debutant Josh Champman has revealed that the University of Gloucestershire’s return to the British Universities Karting Championship was a ‘daunting’ but enjoyable experience. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport, the first-year Interior Design student provided deep insight into the University of Gloucestershire’s first BUKC test day in over three years. The British Universities […]
Welcome to Monday’s live blog from Parklife Sport. We will be bringing you all the latest news from Gloucestershire and beyond, including racing, football, rugby, karate, and rock climbing. Follow our social channels for updates and enjoy reading all the developments as they unfold below…
University of Gloucestershire student Charlie Gibbard has spoken to Parklife Sport about his recent return to competitive rock climbing. “I used to do climbing as a kid; I did it with my sister. I used to go quite a lot. Then about a year and a half ago, I picked it up again, and it […]
Rich McVicker, coach of the UWE Pirates wheelchair basketball team, believes the sport is open to everyone, with confidence and a willingness to give it a go the only things standing in the way. “Regardless of your abilities, most people are capable of playing wheelchair basketball, and it really does boil down to just having […]
No Fact to File in the 16:00 Ryanair chase has blown the running much wider open than it once was. Jonbon (2/1) now comes in as favourite to win the £211,000 over the 17 fences for jockey Nico de Boinville and trainer Nicky Henderson. Impaire Et Passe (5/2) with Paul Townend and Willie Mullins along […]
The 3:20 race for this afternoon is the Stayers’ Hurdle where favourite Teahupoo (11/4) will be looking to regain his title after last year’s second place finish win. Inaugurating in 1912, the race has a winners payout of £182,900 and Gordon Elliot will be hoping for another win after victory in the Mares’ Hurdle the […]
AFC Bournemouth have taken a decisive step in their long-term vision to grow on and off the pitch, after unveiling plans that reaffirm the club’s ambition to cement its status in the Premier League. The Vitality Stadium is currently the smallest venue in England’s top flight, accommodating just over 11,000 fans. The dramatic expansion that […]
Aberystwyth has always been a tough opponent for Gloucestershire, losing out last year to the Welsh side, but this year, the Gladiators came out firing. Head Coach Simon Bennett had nothing but praise for Aberystwyth, despite their heavy loss. “We knew from last year that they are a strong side, but we don’t go into […]
University of Gloucestershire Karting Club’s Finn Houlihan is ‘thrilled’ to move from virtual racing to the British Universities Karting Championship in the team’s debut season. The Irishman enjoyed a short but stellar Esports career. The 18-year-old took two championship victories in 2021, winning the ABS Racing League and the ETSR championship. He also recorded an […]
Mark Cavendish revealed he almost quit cycling after a “split second decision” left him without that elusive 35th stage win in the Tour de France in 2021. Widely considered the greatest ever sprinter, the 40 year old was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival for the release of his new book, ‘Believe’. In his new […]