Being a graduate of the state school system myself I always felt underwhelmed by the sporting opportunities I got at school. From year 7 to year 13 I was a member of the football, Rugby and Basketball teams. All three were severely underfunded and understaffed with there being only 4 PE teachers in my school. […]
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Sports diets: What university athletes say about their eating habits
Sport is a major part of life at university for many people but it isn’t contained to university term times. University of Gloucestershire sports teams train throughout the year, the days of rocking up for a Saturday afternoon kick-off on the back of a night of drinking and dancing are long gone. Professional sports teams have strict restrictions on […]
Wales international signs new Glos Rugby deal
Richard Hibbard has become the latest player to sign a new contract with Gloucester Rugby. The 32 year old Wales international has made 10 appearances in all competitions so far this season, scoring a try against Wasps last week. Hibbard has featured 57 times since joining the Cherry and Whites in 2014. The experienced hooker […]
Welsh Grand National winning horse to retire to Gloucestershire estate
2013 Welsh Grand National winning horse Monbeg Dude has been forced to retire due to a recurring injury. The top steeplechaser, owned by former England rugby stars Mike Tindall and James Simpson-Daniel, and Welshman Mike Robinson, has not featured since suffering an injury at the Grand National 18 months ago. The 10 year old Michael […]
Looking Ahead: Gloucester Rugby’s potential future stars
Founded in 1873, Gloucester Rugby have a long, rich history. With three Premiership first place finishes between 2002 and 2008, and a Challenge Cup title last year, they have remained one of the top sides in the country in recent years. Alongside the experience of the likes of departing captain Greig Laidlaw, Richard Hibbard, and […]
5 reasons 2020 will be a good year for Cheltenham
1. Culture and fashion Cheltenham will soon be booming with plenty more retailers and restaurants, with some big names lined up. The high-street is already popular, with new stores such as Toyshop, T2 and Yankee Candle boosting trade and bringing more shoppers to Cheltenham. John Lewis and Wagamama are just some of the established retailers […]
Gloucester City FC are set to return home
Plans have finally been agreed for GCFC to return to a rejuvenated Meadow Park for the start of the 2017/18 season. The environmental agency have signed off on plans for the club to rebuild their stadium and give the team a home for the first time in nine years. Meadow Park was all but destroyed in […]
Allegations of racial abuse at Hockey match
A University of Gloucestershire student was allegedly racially abused during a Hockey match. Artur Nash, a final year sports student, has accused opponents from the University of Bristol of making inappropriate chants The supposed comments were reported to the Hockey association, BUCS and both universities student union’s respectively. During the match Mr Nash confronted one of […]
Gloucestershire Cricket announce new contract for Aussie ace
Australian young prospect Cameron Bancroft has been handed an extended contract with Gloucestershire Cricket. The 23 year old linked up with Glos for the opening two months of last season, and has impressed enough to earn a place for next term. He has yet to feature for his country but has been tipped for a promising future. […]
Jumping is the new running…
People are swapping running for a fun, bouncy alternative… Trampolining! Is trampolining the next #Fitness trend? What do you think? https://t.co/Gb5L8KUiZc pic.twitter.com/Omp285Cxy7 — Institute of Fitness (@AusInstFitness) October 25, 2016 Recent statistics by NASA suggest that ten minutes of trampolining burns more calories than thirty minutes of running. Now, I can’t speak for everyone, but […]