Sport from Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Cirencester and Cotswolds - from the Wilts & Glos Standard

Wane blown away by Tomkins

7:52am Sunday 19th May 2013

Wigan coach Shaun Wane admits he is close to running out of superlatives for full-back Sam Tomkins after the Warriors star decimated London Broncos in a 64-6 romp at the Stoop.

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Parkinson cautious after play-off glory

7:52am Sunday 19th May 2013

Bradford manager Phil Parkinson stopped short of targeting the npower Championship next season after seeing his team sweep aside Northampton with a 3-0 victory at Wembley in the npower League Two play-off final.

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Wilkinson: Win better than World Cup

7:52am Sunday 19th May 2013

Jonny Wilkinson described winning the Heineken Cup with Toulon as a bigger achievement than his Rugby World Cup triumph with England 10 years ago.

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Root: England still have edge

7:52am Sunday 19th May 2013

Joe Root believes England still have the advantage over New Zealand, despite their "very disappointing" last half-hour on day three of the first Investec Test at Lord's.

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Clichy signs new City deal

10:50pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.

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Becks bids Paris farewell with Brest win

10:41pm Saturday 18th May 2013

David Beckham rolled back the years with a vintage performance in what appeared to be the final match of a decorated career as Paris St Germain celebrated their Ligue 1 title triumph with a routine 3-1 victory over already-relegated Brest.

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Becks handed captain's armband

7:45pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Retiring midfielder David Beckham was named as captain by Paris St Germain as the capital club celebrate their Ligue 1 title triumph against Brest tonight.

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Wilkinson leads Toulon to European glory

7:12pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Jonny Wilkinson lifted the Heineken Cup after inspiring Toulon to a 16-15 victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Late wickets leave England sweating

7:04pm Saturday 18th May 2013

England suffered a late collapse of four wickets for 12 runs to wreck Joe Root and James Anderson's good work with bat and ball on day three of the first Investec Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

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Warriors crush Broncos

6:35pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Pat Richards, Sam Tomkins and Josh Charnley all claimed hat-tricks as Wigan destroyed London 64-6 at the Stoop.

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Sexton intrigued by O'Gara move

5:32pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Jonathan Sexton has been taken by surprise to hear that long-time rival Ronan O'Gara will be his coach at Racing Metro.

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Murray will not rush French Open call

5:05pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Andy Murray intends to wait until the middle of the coming week before making a final decision on whether to play in the French Open.

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Murray won't rush French Open call

4:47pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Andy Murray intends to wait until the middle of the coming week before making a final decision on whether to play in the French Open.

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McDowell earns Colsaerts revenge

4:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Graeme McDowell finally got the better of Nicolas Colsaerts in the Volvo World Match Play Championship, despite a remarkable escape from an unsavoury hazard by the defending champion.

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Anderson gives England the edge

3:59pm Saturday 18th May 2013

James Anderson's 13th five-wicket haul helped England hustle out New Zealand for 207 and open up an opportunity to take control of the first Investec Test at Lord's.

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Ruthless Bantams secure promotion

3:55pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Bradford capped a remarkable season as three goals inside the first 28 minutes of their npower League Two play-off final gave them a 3-0 victory against Northampton which ensured they are promoted for the first time in 14 years.

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Anderson claims five-wicket haul

1:54pm Saturday 18th May 2013

James Anderson celebrated his place in Test cricket's 300 club with his 13th five-wicket haul at the highest level as England hustled New Zealand out for 207 at Lord's.

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England make early breakthroughs

12:32pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Stuart Broad and James Anderson gave England two important breakthroughs with the key wickets of Brendon McCullum and then Kane Williamson at Lord's.

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O'Gara bows out

12:19pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.

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Wolves to face Giants

8:58am Saturday 18th May 2013

Holders Warrington will play Huddersfield in the quarter-finals of the Tetley's Challenge Cup.

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Cortese to stay at Saints

8:24am Saturday 18th May 2013

Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying at the club next season following a meeting with owner Katharina Liebherr, removing fears that manager Mauricio Pochettino could also exit St Mary's.

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Fergie to retire at end of season

9:29am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is to retire at the end of the season, ending his history-making spell at the club.

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Okoye to join 49ers

7:54am Sunday 28th April 2013

British Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers.

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Wane pained to see Richards go

6:37am Saturday 27th April 2013

Pat Richards kicked Super League leaders Wigan to a win at Hull and coach Shaun Wane admitted that he had done everything he could to try and keep the winger at the club.

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Allardyce: Decision cost Hammers

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his side were denied a "famous victory" over Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United after Robin van Persie scored a late equaliser from an offside position.

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Mancini: Victorious City were poor

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted his side had been below par after labouring to a 1-0 win over Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.

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Howley 'proud to be Welsh'

7:44am Sunday 17th March 2013

Rob Howley admitted it was the best day of his coaching life after Wales recorded an historic 30-3 victory against England at the Millennium Stadium to clinch the RBS 6 Nations title and deprive their opponents of a Grand Slam to boot.

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Mall finish for Tour's UK leg

10:50am Thursday 17th January 2013

The 2014 Tour de France will aim to recreate the excitement of last year's London Olympics by having a stage finish in the Mall, it has been announced.

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Uncapped duo named in England squad

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Uncapped forwards Mako Vunipola and Tom Youngs have been called into the England squad for the QBE autumn internationals.

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Bolton confirm Freedman as boss

11:33am Thursday 25th October 2012

Bolton have confirmed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.

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Mancini: Ajax defeat was my fault

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini took the blame for his side's defeat at Ajax which left them struggling to keep their Champions League campaign alive.

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Bould feels fans' frustration

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould sympathised with disgruntled fans after Wednesday night's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Schalke at the Emirates Stadium.

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Ferdinands: We want to help

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

The Ferdinand brothers want to work with Kick it Out to make it more relevant.

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Fortune 'understands frustration'

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says he is not surprised Rio Ferdinand reacted the way he did to John Terry's four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand given he was suspended for eight months when he missed a drugs test.

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Tour route will prove tough for Wiggins

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

The route for the 2013 Tour de France was announced on Wednesday and it will not lend itself to Bradley Wiggins staking a claim for consecutive wins.

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I'll be true to myself - Cook

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Alastair Cook is determined to be his own man as he leads England on his first tour as the official Test captain in India.

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Huddersfield snap up Kopczak

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Huddersfield have announced the signing of Wales captain Craig Kopczak, who quit Bradford in controversial circumstances just before the end of the 2012 season.

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Brown could skipper Scotland

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Kelly Brown could succeed Ross Ford as Scotland captain for the Test with New Zealand, with head coach Andy Robinson to announce his skipper next week.

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Harrington lifts Grand Slam title

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Padraig Harrington stormed to a £375,000 victory in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday, his first win for two years.

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Jenas set for Forest return

3:49pm Wednesday 26th September 2012

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas looks set to return to his first club Nottingham Forest.

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Nine renovated and new businesses open on same day in St Margarets

12:28pm Friday 14th September 2012

Confidence seems to be lifting in St Margarets after nine new and refurbished businesses opened their doors on the same day.

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