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“We’re not only building a cricket team, we’re building a sense of belonging and achievement which is hugely significant for women’s sports”: Helen Clarke on why women’s sport is about far more than the game itself

“We’re not only building a cricket team, but we’re also building a sense of belonging and achievement which I think is hugely significant for women’s sports’: Helen Clarke on why women’s sport is about far more than the game itself. “These women are learning new things and doing something they couldn’t do three weeks ago, […]

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“That 23 showed what is to be a Gloucester Rugby player” – Gloucester Rugby’s Dominic Waldouck reflects on their 29-28 PREM Rugby Cup win over Sale Sharks

Gloucester Rugby beat Sale Sharks 29-28 at the CorpAcq stadium in Round Three of the PREM Rugby Cup last night. Tries Jack Cotgreave, Will Trenholm, and Caio James‘ double aided Gloucester to the win while George Barton‘s near perfect day off the tee including a 72nd minute penalty meant that Sharks’ last gasp score still […]

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Three more former Gloucester players confirmed for 745 game

Three more ex-Gloucester players have been confirmed for the 745 Game this weekend in awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at Kingsholm. Kyle Traynor, Micky Young and Paddy McAllister will all line up for the Union team, joining the likes of Jake Polledri, Richard Hibbard, Jim Hamilton, Matt Banahan, Matt Garvey and Billy Twelvetrees. The […]

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“You might think it, but don’t say it”: inside the abuse facing grassroots referees

The roar of the weekend crowd is unmistakeable: parents, coaches and players all shouting to be heard. But for the person holding the whistle, that noise can sometimes turn toxic. Malcom Duff, 46, from Dudley, has been refereeing for just over two years. A lifelong football man, he says the grassroots game has become more […]

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Four Gloucester players included in England A squad for All Blacks game

Gloucester Rugby have four players included in England A’s 30-player squad ahead of their game against an All Blacks XV on Saturday at the Recreation Ground. Afolabi Fasogbon, Ciaran Knight, Charlie Atkinson and Caolan Englefield have all been selected by head coach Mark Mapletoft. The selection comes the day after their first win in seven […]