Gareth Le Prevost

3 weeks ago | guernseypress.com | Gareth Le Prevost |Tony Curr

Following in the footsteps of his father Neil and grandfather Alan, who earned eight and 13 caps respectively, Louis Hunter has made the cut for Guernsey’s matchday squad as they attempt to wrestle the famous trophy back from Jersey in the first final to be held at Victoria Park. ‘Being Guernsey born and bred, it’s always been the one big goal,’ he said. ‘We’ve had a great season in terms of club football but I always wanted to represent the island.

3 weeks ago | guernseypress.com | Gareth Le Prevost |Tony Curr

Skip to main content The Channel Islands' head coach for first ‘international’ match of its kind hopes his team can portray local rugby in its best light when they face Sweden tonight at Footes Lane. Thirteen Guernsey Raiders are joining forces with 10 Jersey players just two weeks after the Siam Cup clash to take on the nation ranked 31st in the world, who play in the Rugby Europe Trophy, the third tier of European international competition, and have won eight of their last 10 matches.

3 weeks ago | guernseypress.com | Gareth Le Prevost |Tony Curr

The long-time Raiders captain is calling time on his rugby career at the end of this season and he admitted it will be a ‘very emotional’ occasion for him tomorrow night at Footes Lane when he leads out the CI for the inaugural Spring Insure Granite Trophy ‘international’ clash with Sweden. ‘It’s been a quality 14-15 years, loads of highs and lows,’ said lock Hillier. ‘There are games which have really stuck out, like over in Jersey when we got our first [Siam] win over there.

1 month ago | guernseypress.com | Gareth Le Prevost |Tony Curr

Plus there is reaction from Leon Meakin as St Martin’s lift the Jeremie Cup at Victoria Park ahead of a repeat encounter with Grouville in this weekend’s Upton. Sponsored by Rihoy & Son — big supporters of local sport. Listen here