The previous weekend featured a series of intense competitions in both the men’s and women’s rugby leagues, resulting in surprising outcomes and exceptional performances. In a captivating match, Gloucester-Hartpury secured their ninth consecutive win in the Premiership Women’s Rugby league by triumphing over Bristol 24-19 at Kingsholm, with Nel Metcalfe’s last-minute try securing the victory.
Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt and Emma Sing initiated the scoring for Gloucester-Hartpury, but Bristol valiantly fought back to take the lead at half-time. Nevertheless, Gloucester-Hartpury demonstrated their resilience with a comeback in the second half, ultimately clinching the win with Metcalfe’s decisive try.
In the men’s National League One encounter, Blackheath emerged victorious with a 30-18 win over Cinderford in a closely contested battle at the Beavis Memorial Ground. In the regional scene, Chew Valley secured a 17-12 victory over Matson in Regional 1 South West, while Lydney faced a tough 38-18 loss against league leaders Devonport Services.
Moving on to the Counties leagues, Stroud claimed a 33-21 win at Old Cryptians in Counties 2 Gloucestershire North, and Bredon Star currently holds the second position in Counties 3 Gloucestershire North after their 39-7 victory at Minchinhampton.
Looking ahead, the upcoming fixtures promise more thrilling rugby action, with crucial matches in store across the different leagues. The following games are scheduled to take place this weekend:
– Premiership Rugby Cup, semi-final: Gloucester v Exeter
– Premiership Women’s Rugby: Gloucester-Hartpury v Sale
– National League One: Plymouth Albion v Cinderford
– Regional 1 South West: Matson v St Austell, Lydney v Barnstaple
– Regional 2 Midlands West: Ludlow v Cheltenham, Newent v Berkswell & Balsall, Stow-on-the-Wold v Worcester
– Regional 2 Severn: Gordano v Drybrook, Old Centralians v Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett v Chosen Hill FP
– Counties 1 Western North: Cleve v Cinderford II, Longlevens v Barton Hill
– Counties 2 Gloucestershire North: Gordon League v Coney Hill, Hucclecote v Cirencester, Old Patesians v Brockworth, Smiths Rugby v Stroud, Old Cryptians v Cheltenham North
– Counties 2 Gloucestershire South: Berry Hill v Whitehall, Bream v Frampton Cotterell, Dursley v St Mary’s Old Boys
– Counties 3 Gloucestershire North: Cheltenham Saracens v Bredon Star, Gloucester Old Boys v Matson II, Longlevens II v Chosen Hill FP II, Tewkesbury v Ross-on-Wye, Widden Old Boys v Painswick
– Counties 3 Gloucestershire South: Bishopston v Lydney II
– Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts North: Fairford v Royal Wootton Bassett IV
– Counties 4 Gloucestershire North: Cinderford III v CCS Warpigs
– Women’s Championship North 1: Cheltenham Tigers v Kenilworth
With such an exciting line-up of matches on the horizon, rugby fans are eagerly anticipating another thrilling weekend of intense action on the field. Do not miss out on the weekend fixtures and stay tuned for more updates from the world of rugby.