UOG Karting debutant Josh Champman has revealed that the University of Gloucestershire’s return to the British Universities Karting Championship was a ‘daunting’ but enjoyable experience. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport, the first-year Interior Design student provided deep insight into the University of Gloucestershire’s first BUKC test day in over three years. The British Universities […]
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Gloucester City manager Dafydd Williams ‘delighted’ with resilience in FA Trophy victory over Slough Town
Dafydd Williams praised his Gloucester City side’s mentality as they booked their spot in the Isuzu FA Trophy third round following a 3-4 win on penalties against Slough Town. Marcus Day opened the scoring for the visitors towards the end of the first-half but Ansu Janneh levelled the game with 20 minutes to go, before […]
South-west Quilter Nations Series round up: Rees-Zammit back for a losing Wales and Arrundell shines as England thump Fiji.
England made it two from two in this year’s Quilter Nations Series after beating Fiji 38-18 in an extremely physical encounter with both sides showcasing individual brilliance. Bath Rugby’s Henry Arundell came on in the 66th minute and added some breath-taking pace to the game. He scored in the 75th minute, after Marcus Smith grubber […]
Reeling in respect: It’s time to call fishing a sport
There’s always been a debate whether darts is a sport, but has anyone ever debated if fishing’s a sport? Well, you’re in luck, because I’m going to tell you exactly why it is a sport… When most people think of sports, they’d usually picture athletes sprinting across fields, diving into pools or kicking a ball. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
MATCH REPORT: Aberystwyth 0-50 Gloucestershire – Gladiators steal Aberystwyth’s ‘Thunder’ to bounce back after a loss to UWE Bullets 2s
A lengthy trip to Aberystwyth proved worthwhile for the Gladiators as they stormed their way to victory against a tough opponent. 1ST QUARTER The Gladiators started on the kick-off return and set the pace right from the start, gaining 40 yards on a run by Fabio Jesus. They then immediately lit up the game as, […]
UOG Karting debutant & former Esports talent Finn Houlihan geared up for ‘challenging’ competitive transition
University of Gloucestershire Karting Club’s Finn Houlihan is ‘thrilled’ to move from virtual racing to the British Universities Karting Championship in the team’s debut season. The Irishman enjoyed a short but stellar Esports career. The 18-year-old took two championship victories in 2021, winning the ABS Racing League and the ETSR championship. He also recorded an […]
“You’ve got to be proper goofy to win a gold medal” University of Gloucestershire’s Amy Barker reflects on Dance World Cup triumph
University of Gloucestershire student Amy Barker won gold at the Dance World Cup in the senior small group tap category in Burgos, Spain, this Summer. In her third time on the world stage, Barker and her team from the Sophie Dee School of Dance scored a near-perfect score of 91.8%. “Honestly, when we were dancing […]
“There’s a little bit of rivalry”- Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt on Swindon Supermarine, FA Trophy and potential promotion
Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt is downplaying any promotion talk after their unbeaten start to the season in the Southern League Division One South. Outside of the league, Cleeve face Farnham Town in the FA Trophy, who are also undefeated this season. “I think everybody is looking forward to it. They had a very good result […]









