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Rugby Union: They don’t come much tougher than playing Cheltenham Saracens, says Smiths stalwart Bob Ellis

Roger Jackson Tue, 30th Jan 2018 at 11:10

When fast-improving Smiths decided last season that they wanted to enter the Cheltenham and District Combination’s end-of-season Senior Cup – the premier competition – their motivation was to challenge themselves against the better...When fast-improving Smiths decided last season that they wanted to enter the Cheltenham and District Combination’s end-of-season Senior Cup – the premier competition – their motivation was to challenge themselves against the better...When fast-improving Smiths decided last season that they wanted to enter the Cheltenham and District Combination’s end-of-season Senior Cup – the premier competition – their motivation was to challenge themselves against the better...

Rugby Union: WPC Davies was true gentleman who will be sadly missed – Cheltenham RFC historian John Woodward

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Jan 2018 at 15:10

Cheltenham Rugby Club are very sad to announce that one of their favourite sons has died. Phil Davies passed away yesterday at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford at the age of 89. “Phil Davies was a huge figure in the history of... Cheltenham Rugby Club are very sad to announce that one of their favourite sons has died. Phil Davies passed away yesterday at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford at the age of 89. “Phil Davies was a huge figure in the history of... Cheltenham Rugby Club are very sad to announce that one of their favourite sons has died. Phil Davies passed away yesterday at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford at the age of 89. “Phil Davies was a huge figure in the history of...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians head for the Prince of Wales Stadium tomorrow

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Jan 2018 at 15:00

Old Patesians may be homing in on the South West One East title but they won’t be enjoying any home comforts tomorrow. That’s because their Everest Road pitch is waterlogged, so they’ve switched tomorrow’s game against...Old Patesians may be homing in on the South West One East title but they won’t be enjoying any home comforts tomorrow. That’s because their Everest Road pitch is waterlogged, so they’ve switched tomorrow’s game against...Old Patesians may be homing in on the South West One East title but they won’t be enjoying any home comforts tomorrow. That’s because their Everest Road pitch is waterlogged, so they’ve switched tomorrow’s game against...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Lee Prince, Westbury-on-Severn Rugby Club

Rugby Union: We’re expecting a tough test at Yorkshire, says Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes

Contributed Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 15:10

Following the postponement at Cornish Pirates last Saturday, Hartpury will go into this weekend’s clash at Yorkshire Carnegie fresh but without some of the preparation that they might have hoped for, as they take on the Championship’s...Following the postponement at Cornish Pirates last Saturday, Hartpury will go into this weekend’s clash at Yorkshire Carnegie fresh but without some of the preparation that they might have hoped for, as they take on the Championship’s...Following the postponement at Cornish Pirates last Saturday, Hartpury will go into this weekend’s clash at Yorkshire Carnegie fresh but without some of the preparation that they might have hoped for, as they take on the Championship’s...

Rugby Union: Freddie Clarke to lead Gloucester in Anglo-Welsh Cup clash against Ospreys

Contributed Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 14:50

Freddie Clarke will captain Gloucester for the first time when Ospreys are the visitors to Kingsholm on Friday evening, in round three of the Anglo-Welsh Cup (kick-off 7:45pm). Gloucester are currently in third place in pool 1 of the Anglo-Welsh...Freddie Clarke will captain Gloucester for the first time when Ospreys are the visitors to Kingsholm on Friday evening, in round three of the Anglo-Welsh Cup (kick-off 7:45pm). Gloucester are currently in third place in pool 1 of the Anglo-Welsh...Freddie Clarke will captain Gloucester for the first time when Ospreys are the visitors to Kingsholm on Friday evening, in round three of the Anglo-Welsh Cup (kick-off 7:45pm). Gloucester are currently in third place in pool 1 of the Anglo-Welsh...

Rugby Union: Rob Winchle is fired up for Cinderford’s top-of-the-table clash at Chinnor

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 11:20

It’s not quite winner takes all, but if Cinderford can manage to fashion a win at Chinnor on Saturday then it would be a brave person who backed against them winning National Two South this season. That’s easier said than done, of...It’s not quite winner takes all, but if Cinderford can manage to fashion a win at Chinnor on Saturday then it would be a brave person who backed against them winning National Two South this season. That’s easier said than done, of...It’s not quite winner takes all, but if Cinderford can manage to fashion a win at Chinnor on Saturday then it would be a brave person who backed against them winning National Two South this season. That’s easier said than done, of...

Rugby Union: Back in the day: Matt Bayliss, rugby player, referee, club official and much more

Rugby Union: Back in the Day: John Bayliss, Gloucester Rugby Club, Gordon League Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Jan 2018 at 09:00

John Bayliss is an entertainer. He was an entertainer on the rugby pitch for Gloucester in the 60s and 70s and he’s still an entertainer today, delivering almost as many punchlines in a one-hour-plus interview as he did crunching tackles back...John Bayliss is an entertainer. He was an entertainer on the rugby pitch for Gloucester in the 60s and 70s and he’s still an entertainer today, delivering almost as many punchlines in a one-hour-plus interview as he did crunching tackles back...John Bayliss is an entertainer. He was an entertainer on the rugby pitch for Gloucester in the 60s and 70s and he’s still an entertainer today, delivering almost as many punchlines in a one-hour-plus interview as he did crunching tackles back...

Rugby Union: Guard of Honour places up for grabs at Anglo-Welsh Cup final at Kingsholm

Contributed Tue, 23rd Jan 2018 at 10:10

Premiership Rugby is auctioning off 20 Guard of Honour places for the Anglo-Welsh Cup final taking place at Kingsholm, Gloucester, on Sunday 18th March. Each auction prize is for one child aged from six to 12, while each child will receive a match...Premiership Rugby is auctioning off 20 Guard of Honour places for the Anglo-Welsh Cup final taking place at Kingsholm, Gloucester, on Sunday 18th March. Each auction prize is for one child aged from six to 12, while each child will receive a match...Premiership Rugby is auctioning off 20 Guard of Honour places for the Anglo-Welsh Cup final taking place at Kingsholm, Gloucester, on Sunday 18th March. Each auction prize is for one child aged from six to 12, while each child will receive a match...

Rugby Union: Freddie Clarke and Ollie Thorley sign new deals with Gloucester

Contributed Tue, 23rd Jan 2018 at 10:00

Gloucester have confirmed that two players who have gone from strength to strength in the Cherry and White shirt this season have signed new deals with the club. Back row Freddie Clarke and winger Ollie Thorley have both put pen to paper on new...Gloucester have confirmed that two players who have gone from strength to strength in the Cherry and White shirt this season have signed new deals with the club. Back row Freddie Clarke and winger Ollie Thorley have both put pen to paper on new...Gloucester have confirmed that two players who have gone from strength to strength in the Cherry and White shirt this season have signed new deals with the club. Back row Freddie Clarke and winger Ollie Thorley have both put pen to paper on new...

Rugby Union: Hucclecote to host special charity match in memory of Martin Roberts

Roger Jackson Fri, 19th Jan 2018 at 09:00

Young Alfie Roberts should be pretty good at arithmetics. That’s because he’s been counting down the days to Saturday 28th April when he will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest rugby names from Gloucester and beyond. The...Young Alfie Roberts should be pretty good at arithmetics. That’s because he’s been counting down the days to Saturday 28th April when he will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest rugby names from Gloucester and beyond. The...Young Alfie Roberts should be pretty good at arithmetics. That’s because he’s been counting down the days to Saturday 28th April when he will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest rugby names from Gloucester and beyond. The...

Rugby Union: It’s all change for Gloucester as they take on Pau in crunch European Rugby Challenge Cup clash

Contributed Thu, 18th Jan 2018 at 15:00

With a home quarter-final spot on the line, Gloucester make 11 changes to their starting line-up as they welcome Section Paloise to Kingsholm tomorrow evening in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Having defeated Gloucester 27-21 in the round one...With a home quarter-final spot on the line, Gloucester make 11 changes to their starting line-up as they welcome Section Paloise to Kingsholm tomorrow evening in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Having defeated Gloucester 27-21 in the round one...With a home quarter-final spot on the line, Gloucester make 11 changes to their starting line-up as they welcome Section Paloise to Kingsholm tomorrow evening in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Having defeated Gloucester 27-21 in the round one...

Rugby Union: Hartpury look to sign off British & Irish Cup campaign with win at Cornish Pirates

Contributed Thu, 18th Jan 2018 at 14:50

With two post-Christmas wins collected, Hartpury will head south-west in good spirits as they prepare to take on the Cornish Pirates in the final pool game of this season’s British & Irish Cup. The match will signal the end of...With two post-Christmas wins collected, Hartpury will head south-west in good spirits as they prepare to take on the Cornish Pirates in the final pool game of this season’s British & Irish Cup. The match will signal the end of...With two post-Christmas wins collected, Hartpury will head south-west in good spirits as they prepare to take on the Cornish Pirates in the final pool game of this season’s British & Irish Cup. The match will signal the end of...