Sport | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:09:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 Game on…most travelled top-flight English football fans revealed https://swconnected.co.uk/game-onmost-travelled-top-flight-english-football-fans-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-onmost-travelled-top-flight-english-football-fans-revealed Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:09:06 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150400 As the UK domestic football season kicks off, the English football fans who will drive the furthest in the top-flight to support their team have been revealed. The analysis by TrackDays.co.uk, which also offers football gifts including stadium tours, shows it is supporters from the north east who face the greatest distance to travel to […]

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]]> Edenstone sponsorship to help Devon cricket club make home ground improvements https://swconnected.co.uk/edenstone-sponsorship-to-help-devon-cricket-club-make-home-ground-improvements/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edenstone-sponsorship-to-help-devon-cricket-club-make-home-ground-improvements Mon, 18 May 2026 04:21:30 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149904 A CRICKET club’s vision of future-proofing its facilities, improving the matchday experience and growing the sport in Devon has moved a step closer with sponsorship from Edenstone. Currently building and selling homes in Sampford Peverell, the company has donated £1,000 towards works at Heathcoat Cricket Club’s ground at Whitnage Road in the town. Across its […]

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]]> Red Marlin secures global motorsport and advanced engineering brief https://swconnected.co.uk/red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief Sun, 17 May 2026 09:17:09 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149857 Leading motorsport and engineering company, Gibson Technology, has appointed specialist automotive PR and digital marketing agency, Red Marlin, to develop and manage its global communications activity. With an extensive history in endurance racing, Gibson supplies engines to LMP2 teams competing in various motorsport series around the world, such as the world famous 24 Hours of […]

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]]> This Week in Motorsport: Key Highlights and Exciting Developments https://swconnected.co.uk/this-week-in-motorsport-key-highlights-and-exciting-developments-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-week-in-motorsport-key-highlights-and-exciting-developments-2 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:03:43 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=142824 The world of motorsport continues to deliver thrilling moments, groundbreaking announcements, and inspiring stories. Here’s a roundup of the most noteworthy updates from the past week across various motorsport disciplines: Dakar Rally 2025: Approaching the Finish Line The 2025 Dakar Rally has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, with competitors showcasing incredible determination and skill […]

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]]> Forton Rangers Youth Football Club “turns up the heat” with new sponsorship https://swconnected.co.uk/forton-rangers-youth-football-club-turns-up-the-heat-with-new-sponsorship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forton-rangers-youth-football-club-turns-up-the-heat-with-new-sponsorship Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:01:57 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=141864 The Chard branch of Total Plumbing Supplies (TPS) is delighted to be a new sponsor of Forton Rangers Youth Football Club’s under 8s team. TPS has sponsored the team’s training and pre-match tops, and new kit displaying TPS’s logo has been issued to the players. Forton Rangers Youth FC is a friendly, local community club […]

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]]> HOMETOWN HEROES: NORTHUMBERLAND PRODUCE THE MOST ENGLAND PLAYERS PER CAPITA THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY https://swconnected.co.uk/hometown-heroes-northumberland-produce-the-most-england-players-per-capita-than-anywhere-else-in-the-country/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hometown-heroes-northumberland-produce-the-most-england-players-per-capita-than-anywhere-else-in-the-country Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:01:28 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=139851 Northumberland has the highest percentage of major tournament squad representatives per capita Gloucestershire and Somerset are the worst areas for producing England stars Greater London is sending seven representatives to this summer’s Euros Being born in Northumberland gives budding footballers the strongest chance of representing England in a major tournament, according to new research. Ahead […]

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]]> Super Savings: Save Up To 33% With Topgolf’s Eat, Drink & Play Offer https://swconnected.co.uk/super-savings-save-up-to-33-with-topgolfs-eat-drink-play-offer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=super-savings-save-up-to-33-with-topgolfs-eat-drink-play-offer Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:01:07 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=138088 SUPER SAVINGS: SAVE UP TO 33% WITH TOPGOLF’S EAT, DRINK & PLAY OFFER To celebrate the half-term holiday’s, Topgolf, the UK’s biggest and most exciting interactive golf experience, are bringing back Eat, Drink & Play – the perfect family friendly offer to enjoy this February half term. The offer is available, Monday to Thursday between […]

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]]> OVER TWO FIFTHS OF PREMIER LEAGUE FANS HAVE FELT UNSAFE AT FOOTBALL MATCHES https://swconnected.co.uk/over-two-fifths-of-premier-league-fans-have-felt-unsafe-at-football-matches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=over-two-fifths-of-premier-league-fans-have-felt-unsafe-at-football-matches Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:01:20 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=137544 More than two in five Premier League fans have felt unsafe whilst watching a football match, according to new research. The data, compiled by BonusCodeBets.co.uk, asked Brits about safety concerns while attending a football game, with 43% admitting they’ve felt unsafe on a matchday at least once.  The research also reveals fears over safety is […]

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]]> South west rugby clubs score a try with RGB sponsorship boost https://swconnected.co.uk/south-west-rugby-clubs-score-a-try-with-rgb-sponsorship-boost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-west-rugby-clubs-score-a-try-with-rgb-sponsorship-boost Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:01:03 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=136519 RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce its renewed commitment to supporting local rugby clubs across the region, coinciding with the much-anticipated start of the Rugby World Cup. As a new official partner of the Cornish Pirates, one of the shirt sponsors of Redruth RFC’s first team, and player sponsor of Matthew Hague and Jonny […]

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]]> What are the highest stadium in the premier league https://swconnected.co.uk/what-are-the-highest-stadium-in-the-premier-league/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-highest-stadium-in-the-premier-league Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:30:49 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=136090 List of Highest Stadiums in the Premier League The English Premier League, widely regarded as one of the most exciting football leagues in the world, attracts millions of fans each season. The stadiums that host these thrilling matches are not only a symbol of pride for the clubs but also a reflection of the passion […]

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