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Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Russell Hillier, Stroud, Gloucester and Gloucestershire rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her humanitarian work.
She...[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Stuart Gourlay, Cheltenham North Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Neil Galling, Old Richians Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day – Cheltenham Colts Rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Chris Scott is one of best rugby players to come out of Cheltenham
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Adrian Wakefield, Cheltenham North Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 16:00 Unsung Hero
Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Gloucester hero Ian Smith’s rugby journey started with Longlevens
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Roger Wildin – Lydney Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero
Roger Wildin has done more for Lydney Rugby Club than almost anyone else. So says club stalwart Colin Henderson, who himself has been a faithful servant to the club for many years. “He started as a player,” says Henderson, “and...Roger Wildin has done more for Lydney Rugby Club than almost anyone else. So says club stalwart Colin Henderson, who himself has been a faithful servant to the club for many years. “He started as a player,” says Henderson, “and...Roger Wildin has done more for Lydney Rugby Club than almost anyone else. So says club stalwart Colin Henderson, who himself has been a faithful servant to the club for many years. “He started as a player,” says Henderson, “and...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Alex Ayres remembers when Smiths Rugby Club shocked Hartpury College
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...
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