The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
During the gymnastics BUCS competition in Northampton, athletes from the University of Gloucestershire received some special comments from the judges. “DMT Olympic bronze medalist Kirsty Way called me out and complemented how amazing the new leotards looked,” a moment Nia Vaughan states she will never forget. “I can’t lie it felt amazing, we fought so […]
As race week arrives in Cheltenham, the town fills with excitement, anticipation and impeccable style. While the horses take centre stage on the course, fashion plays a crucial role in the wider experience of attending the races. According to George, the general sales manager at Peter Posh Cheltenham, dressing well is part of the tradition […]
“We’ve been haunted by injuries this year, but we can still break the records,” Emily Owen believes. Cheltenham Town Women had a successful start to the 2025/26 season, kicking off the campaign with eight wins in their first 12 games. However, since the turn of the year, Cheltenham have failed to pick up a league […]
Most people slow down as they get older, but not Neil Dooley, he’s still going strong even after reaching 60. “I still regularly race triathlons and duathlons every year. I raced a marathon and an ultramarathon in 2025 as I think it’s good to mix things up a bit. “I have also competed as part […]
Hanna Green, front office manager at the Queens Hotel, spoke about how the Festival impacts local hotels in Cheltenham and the great atmosphere it brings to the town. Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend the biggest week of horse racing in the country, a four-day event with 28 races in […]
The auction for the men’s Hundred competition gets underway today. A tournament which aims for fast games and big scores. The Hundred has changed format this year, introducing an auction similar to the IPL. Teams have retained or signed directly four players ahead of this auction, and will bid against each other to fill the […]
Longlevens AFC welcome Corsham Town tonight in an important fixture in the Hellenic League Premier Division, Corsham arrive sitting in fifth place and in the play-offs, but their arrival will be the start of a new period at the club following the departure of their manager. Despite the off-field developments Corsham still sit firmly in […]
Day three of the Cheltenham Festival, traditionally known as St Patrick’s Thursday is the only day of the festival that includes two feature races: the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers Hurdle. After a great day of racing yesterday let’s see what day three has in store. 13:20 – Ryanair mares’ novices’ Hurdle Another maximum field […]
Hello and welcome back to the Park Life Sport Live Blog! It’s St Patrick’s Thursday at the Cheltenham Festival, which marks the third day of racing, and we’ll have plenty of updates and reaction throughout the day from the Cheltenham Racecourse. Also coming up today, we’ll have all the latest from Forest Green Rovers, with […]
JP McManus, who owns this year’s favourite Majborough, has never owned a horse that’s won the Champion Chase, despite having the odds-on favourite last year, Jonbon. 11 odds on favourites have been beaten in the past 22 years in this race, listed below. Beaten Favourites and odds 25 – Jonbon – 5/6 24 – El […]