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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 […]

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How Jersey produced an Old Firm Winner and the Struggles of Nurturing Young Talent on an Island

Jersey born Callum Osmand scored the decisive final in the Old Firm derby for Celtic last night making him the latest Bailiwick star to announce himself onto the footballing scene. Located in the middle of the English Channel the Island of Jersey hosts an abundance of footballing talent. With a population of just 100,000 the […]

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The “gymfulencer”- have they changed gym culture and the way we perceive fitness?

Today’s society has seen the rise of social media and how it has taken over in all aspects of life.   A specific type of influencer has transformed the way people stay healthy by taking over the gym space- this being a “gymfluencer”.   Gym culture has changed from being a safe space where people work out […]

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“Boxing and MMA have just completely outgrown the sport,” – Kickboxer Louis Draper on the current state of the sport

Kickboxer Louis Draper described the sport as “misunderstood” and “the funding just isn’t there.” A second-degree black belt in the sport, Draper started playing when he was just eight years old in Bromsgrove and is still competing to this day. “My friend got me into it at first, and then I did it with him […]

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Siobhan Hodgetts praises ‘Brilliant Character’ as West Bromwich Albion were held to a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough

West Brom women were held to a 1-1 draw at the Alexander Stadium over the weekend, which saw Middlesbrough retain fourth spot in the FA Womens National League. Siobhan Hodgetts said her side “showed brilliant resilience, to come from a goal down. In the second half, we were excellent, and we were unlucky not to […]