Men’s volleyball outside-hitter Xander Howgate has sent a stern warning to the University of Gloucestershire’s arch-rivals, the University of Worcester ahead of their grudge Varsity match next week. The sides will cross swords on the volleyball court, where UoG are hoping to redeem themselves after last year’s heartache defeat. “I’m buzzing for it, after last […]
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Varsity tennis captain Tristan Scurr looks ahead to what could be “a real struggle” in potential match against last years opponent in Varsity 2025
Tristan Scurr has been named as the 2025 varsity tennis captain for the University of Gloucestershire. The sports scholar has been playing competitive tennis since the age of 12. A privilege for any sportsperson to represent a whole team, a position Scurr has worked hard for. “I started playing tennis when I was three and […]
CHAMPIONS- UOG triumph to seal league title and bring home silverware from Plymouth in preparations for Varsity
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 […]
University of Gloucestershire captain Toby Rice on making it to national indoor cricket finals! – “To get to this stage up against some massive universities is a real credit to the squad”
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 […]
“As long as we win the league, I’m happy” – UoG Men’s Football 1’s goalkeeper Dan Smith on team’s unbeaten start and ambitions this season
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 […]
UOG cricketer Jack Brown – “We finished fifth in the nation, but we always look to improve”
University of Gloucestershire bowler Jack Brown is looking forward to what could be an incredibly exciting year for his side after their previously successful campaign. Off the back of the team’s unbeaten league-winning outdoor season, the team rightly has “a lot of confidence” going into indoor BUCS over the upcoming months. Being an integral part […]
Volleyball Varsity 2024 preview: Gloucestershire seek revenge on Worcestershire
UOG volleyball’s Mohammed Sumani is keen to get retribution following defeat in Varsity 2023, with this year’s event just around the corner, the anticipation is building. Last year saw the University of Worcestershire win 3-1 at the Leisure at hall in Cheltenham, with the rematch promising to be a heated clash on Wenesday 20th March […]
“It’ll be a really good experience either way” – UOG Volleyball’s Clara Martins ahead of next week’s Varsity clash
The highly anticipated annual Varsity kicks off next week where sportsmen and women from the Universities of Gloucestershire and Worcester take part in a multi-sport event. From rugby to equestrian, the winning team from each individual sport will come away with a crucial point for their respective universities. The event kicks off with trampolining on […]
“With the rivalry there is always more to these games” University of Gloucestershire Men’s Footballer Jasper Hudson On upcoming Varsity fixture.
After last year’s fixture was cancelled, University of Gloucestershire men’s football will be competing in Varsity as they take on the University of Worcestershire next week. Jasper Hudson, a first year student was included in the Varsity squad in the recent announcement. The 19 year old full-back said: “I was fairly happy, obviously progressing from […]
“Very excited”- University of Gloucestershire Men’s Hockey forward relishing varsity debut.
It’s that time of the year for the University of Gloucestershire as both their men’s and women’s sports teams alike get ready for the annual varsity events as they take on the University of Worcester next week. First-year Ben Stevens looks ahead to next week’s event as he is set to compete in his first […]