Gloucestershire sport news

Sport news from the BBC web site:

Robinson braced for big weekend
Gloucestershire runner Dan Robinson is set to experience the biggest weekend of his life as he takes part in the Olympic marathon - 24 hours after his first child is due.

Gloucestershire v Northants
Second day report from Bristol will appear here later.

Opening day rained off at Bristol
No play is possible because of rain on the opening day of the Championship match between Gloucestershire and Northants.

Glamorgan offer cannot tempt Glos
Glamorgan's Championship match against Gloucestershire ends in a tame draw after the captains fail to agree to a contrived finish.

Porterfield denied landmark ton
Gloucestershire close on 223-3 against Glamorgan when play finally begins on day three at the Swalec Stadium.

Off-spinner Dawson signs for Glos
Former England off-spinner Richard Dawson signs for Gloucestershire after a period out of the game.

Glamorgan-Glos suffers more rain
The second successive day of Glamorgan's Division Two match against Gloucestershire is washed out.

Keeper Snell signs new Glos deal
Wicketkeeper Steve Snell will stay at Gloucestershire for the next three seasons after agreeing a new contract.

Glamorgan v Gloucestershire
Team news for the County Championship game at Cardiff.

Gloucestershire snatch tense win
Veteran Mark Hardinges steers Gloucestershire to a dramatic two-wicket Pro40 League win off the penultimate ball against Hampshire.

Rain wrecks Gloucestershire hopes
Rain thwarts Gloucestershire's hopes of securing their first championship win of the season against Leicestershire.

Marshall shines as Glos press on
Hamish Marshall hits 83 as Gloucestershire establish a 352-run second innings lead against Leicestershire.

Kirby helps put Glos in control
Gloucestershire's Steve Kirby lifts his side's spirits with figures of 4-56 to help shoot down Leicestershire.

Russell doubts return to Rovers
Gloucestershire team mentor Jack Russell says it will be difficult for him to reprise his role helping the goalkeepers at Forest Green Rovers this season.

Break for Glos all-rounder Gidman
Gloucestershire all-rounder Alex Gidman will take a week-long break from cricket to 'clear his head' according to team mentor Jack Russell.

North century puts Glos in charge
Marcus North's century gives Gloucestershire a solid start on day one against Leicestershire at Cheltenham.

Rain cancels Cheltenham encounter
Rain forces Gloucestershire's Pro40 League match against Sussex to be abandoned.

Notts stay top with win at Glos
Notts earn a third Division One Pro40 win on the trot by beating Glos.

Worcestershire extend lead at top
Worcestershire wrap up a convincing win over Gloucestershire to stay top of County Championship Division Two.

Solanki knock has Gloucs reeling
Worcestershire captain Vikram Solanki makes a career-best 270 as they close in on victory at Cheltenham.

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