The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
The UOG Football Men’s 5s kickstart their 2026/27 BUCS campaign on Wednesday as they host Royal Agricultural Men’s 1s at Plock Court. Westlake gave his overview on the upcoming campaign as his side look to build on a positive finish to last season. “We had a few strong players staying, a real good core spine […]
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 […]
University of Gloucestershire student, Cailtin Richard-Jones had never participated in Jiu-Jitsu before joining university and is now a huge advocate for the sport, competing and training both inside and outside of the University. “My boyfriend wanted to give it a go at first and I wasn’t too keen on it,” but after some persuasion, Richards-Jones […]
“I’m incredibly honoured and grateful to have been selected (for the England University Squad). It’s a huge achievement for me personally and a reflection of the work I’ve put in”, University of Gloucestershire forward Jax Hundt on making the England University South Squad. Hundt added, “It’s an honour to represent the University (of Gloucestershire), UDA, […]
University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football host Solent University at Plock Court on Wednesday afternoon, where a win could potentially secure a second title in two seasons. Midfielder Adam Smith is confident that the team can get over the line, whether that is on the day or further down the line. “It would obviously be great […]
Captain Dylan Venn netted a first half hat-trick as the UOG Men’s first team secured the Western Tier 3A title with a game to spare after a classy 8-0 victory away in Plymouth. The firsts have been unbeaten throughout their campaign winning eight games and drawing one, in what has a very dominant season under […]
Vice Captain and goalkeeper Dan Smith believes his teammates have enough to clinch promotion on Wednesday afternoon. UoG sit second in the tier 3 western league table, but a point away against Plymouth on Wednesday would mean UoG leapfrog Exeter into first place and would be crowned league champions. “I am really confident, as a […]
Gloucestershire Universities Women’s Phoebe Brooks now believes “100% that we’ve got this close we all really want to finish the league undefeated.” The second team are “definitely nervous for Wednesday’s game, but we’re all determined going into it.” The mentality of everyone in the club is on point and “you can tell everyone is training […]
The University of Gloucestershire’s indoor cricket team travelled up to Birmingham on Saturday to play in the Indoor BUCS Trophy Finals at Edgbaston’s Indoor Centre. The squad were put into a mini-group against Exeter, Nottingham Trent & Sheffield. Captain, Toby Rice knew they were against the odds from the off, “There was no chance we’d […]
University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football 1’s goalkeeper, Dan Smith has praised his side’s performances so far this campaign. The team are off to a brilliant start, winning every match and not conceding a single goal. “We had a really good preseason. We played the (UoG) 2’s to start with, and comfortably beat them 5-0. It […]