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Former Forest Green Rovers head coach Rob Edwards saw his Luton Town side defeated last night, despite being three goals ahead at half-time against Bournemouth. Edwards’ men bounded ahead in the first half through Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley, but were pegged back dramatically by the Cherries. Striker Dominic Solanke began the comeback […]
Christian Wade’s arrival at Gloucester Rugby is the club’s second marquee signing this week, signalling its intent to compete at the highest level. Gloucester Rugby directory of rugby George Skivington was elated with his latest capture after adding talented fly-half Gareth Anscombe earlier in the week: “He [Wade] is a proper X-factor player. I think […]
Cymru face Finland in the semi-final of the Euro 2024 play-offs on March 21. If Cymru are to lose it would be the first major tournament the nation hasn’t made since 2018 and likely the end of Rob Page’s tenure as manager. Cymru are set for the play-offs after a poor Euro’s qualifying campaign. Despite […]
Sport, whilst on the surface is just a game, has an impact on people that can be incredibly powerful, and Rugby Against Cancer founder Aaron Beasley is using this to the advantage of charity. Rugby Against Cancer is a non-profit charity organisation that raises money to support those who are affected by any form of […]
The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest event other than Christmas in the local area’s business calendar. ParkLifeSport spoke to two Cheltenham hospitality workers to find out what it’s like to work during race week. “Cheltenham race week is well known internationally, so Cheltenham becomes very populated. So, working in hospitality is crazy, stressful at times, […]
It’s day three of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival today where the racecourse will be flooded with Irish for St Patrick’s Day. Ahead of today, we’ll be previewing the races and sharing our tips for the day. The Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle at 15:30 is the highlight race, however, the race of the day may come […]
Worcester City Women captain Jess Fassnidge says she doesn’t take goals for granted after netting a hat-trick in Friday night’s win over Knowle Ladies. City moved the game from their usual Sunday slot at Sixways Stadium to celebrate International Women’s Day and walked out to a jubilant crowd of over 500 supporters. Fassnidge marked the […]
There has been a social media meltdown for this year’s Cheltenham Festival as yesterday’s racing figures hit its lowest for 13 years. Our racing reporter Ash Symonds could visibly see “the amount of space there was today especially in front of the stands during the Champion Chase.” Compared to last year’s 50,387 racegoers, there was […]
Jamie Snowden says he’s confident that Ga Law can spring a surprise in the Grade One Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon. The eight-year-old took fifth in the race last March, but in his preparation run, he fell at the last fence at Doncaster. Ga Law’s preparation has been much smoother this time […]
We’ll have the latest from the races, as St Patrick’s Day kicks off in. Along with our tips for this afternoon’s exciting races. There’s also lot’s of football action with reactions at Hereford and Worcester as well as a build up to Cheltenham Town Women’s fixture this evening. Varsity begins next week too, there’ll be […]