
Sophie Hurcom
Digital Sport Journalist at BBC
BBC online sport journalist covering the west | Previously at Procycling magazine
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1 week ago |
bbc.co.uk | Sophie Hurcom
Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Inigo Calderon was appointed on Boxing Day but was unable to ensure League One survival for the clubBristol Rovers have sacked head coach Inigo Calderon following the team's relegation from League One. Burton's draw with Wigan on Tuesday confirmed Rovers' return to League Two following three seasons in the third tier. His final game in charge was a 4-1 defeat by Blackpool on Saturday, a ninth loss in 10 matches to end the campaign.
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bbc.com | Sophie Hurcom
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bristol City had to wait for confirmation of Blackburn's draw at Sheffield United before they could celebrateA last-gasp victory against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, 8 April seemed to be the turning point when Bristol City fans believed their team could actually - finally - finish in the Championship play-offs for the first time in 17 years.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Sophie Hurcom
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dan Murphy temporarily joined Wales' women's coaching staff for the recent Six NationsThree-time Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury have appointed Dan Murphy as their head of rugby for the 2025-26 season. Murphy has worked as scrum coach at the club for the past four seasons and steps up following Sean Lynn's departure this spring for the Wales head coach role.
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sports.yahoo.com | Sophie Hurcom
Three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury have appointed Dan Murphy as their head of rugby for the 2025-26 season. Murphy has worked as scrum coach at the club for the past four seasons and steps up following Sean Lynn's departure this spring for the Wales head coach role. AdvertisementFormer prop Murphy made 91 appearances for Gloucester during his playing career and also represented London Irish and Harlequins before retiring in 2022.
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bbc.co.uk | Sophie Hurcom |Chris Peddy
Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Bristol Rovers and Crawley have followed Cambridge and Shrewsbury into League TwoBristol Rovers and Crawley Town have been relegated from League One following Burton Albion's 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic. Ronan Darcy cancelled out Rumarn Burrell's opener for the hosts at at Pirelli Stadium but the result was enough to leave Rovers and Crawley four points behind the 20th-placed Brewers heading into the final round of matches on Saturday.
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