The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
West Brom Women slipped to a second-half defeat at the Alexander Stadium, where Eleanor Ashton’s strike proved the difference for Halifax Women. It was a tough defeat for the Baggies, and manager Siobhan Hodgetts-Still was left frustrated that her side didn’t capitalise on their opportunities. “I’m really disappointed that we didn’t get anything from the […]
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 […]
Rachael Bird, owner of Tailors in Cheltenham, recently crowned Racing TV’s pub of the year, knows better than anyone how much the races mean to the town. With crowds gathering during race week, the atmosphere is completely different compared to an average week, and it can be a challenge to contain excitement. “Only 20 spaces […]
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, […]
Arsenal aren’t just in the title race – they are the team most likely to lift the Premier League this season. Currently sitting top of the league, in a position they’ve often occupied over the past three years, the Gunners will be pleased with their first seven games. They have arguably the best squad depth […]
“I expect the league to be very competitive but I think that our levels can go up as well,” Striker Callum Bridge is heading into the new season full of confidence. University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football Firsts make their anticipated return to Western Tier Two on Wednesday afternoon after four years away from the division. […]
Siobhan Hodgetts-Still believes it’s vital for players and fans alike to speak openly and honestly about mental health. World Mental Health Day was marked on Friday, October 10, and Hodgetts-Still says the topic is close to her heart and believes raising awareness is key to showing that it’s okay to have off days. “I think […]
If you’d asked three-year-old Holly Coles what she wanted to do when she grew up, she would have said horse riding. In fact, she was already sat in the saddle. “It was always going to happen to me, I think.” said Gloucestershire-based Coles. “I had a few really nice ponies and horses and I thought […]
ParkRun has become a fitness staple across the United Kingdom and has started taking over the world. This past Saturday, Cheltenham commemorated its 591st ParkRun while the organisation celebrated their 21st anniversary. It has become such a big part of the identity of Cheltenham that between 500 and 700 people show up every Saturday morning […]
Welcome to today’s Park Life Sport liveblog, your go-to source for the latest sporting updates from Gloucestershire and beyond. We’ll bring you all the breaking news, match reactions, and exclusive stories as they happen, including full coverage of Steve Cotterill’s triumphant return to Cheltenham Town as well as the latest from University of Gloucestershire Sport. […]