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Dennis makes Tigers more self-sufficient

After having to rely on outside assistance for the past few years, Castleford Tigers RLFC are now able to keep all of their turf maintenance tasks in-house after purchasing a brand new Dennis G860 cylinder mower. Stuart Vause has been involved with the club for 13 years part time and 3 years as head groundsman […]

Groundsman Excited To Help Out At Cricket Test

You can forgive Aorangi Oval part time groundsman Jacques Marais for feeling plenty of excitement ahead of the first test between New Zealand and South Africa starting on Wednesday. Marais has been offered the opportunity of a lifetime to help out at the game. The accountant has been invited by former Aorangi Oval groundsman Mike […]

Mourinho Slams Russian Pitch

Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League tie against FC Rostov to be postponed after condemning the state of the pitch at the Olimp-2 Stadium. The United manager has questioned how the first leg of their last-16 tie can go ahead after likening the playing surface to the shambolic pitch at the Bird’s Nest in […]

Former Groundsman Ready For Biggest Challenge of Career

Former Aorangi Oval groundsman Mike Davies has one major goal. That aim is to make University Oval, his new workplace, the best cricket ground in the county. “I work with a great team here in Dunedin, Dunedin Venues Management Limited, the Dunedin City Council and Otago Cricket all want the same thing, for the University […]

Bigger is better for SALTEX 2017 exhibitors

Based on the success of SALTEX 2016, an increasing number of exhibitors are looking to extend their profile at the UK’s biggest and most influential turf care event, which will be held on 1 and 2 November at the NEC, Birmingham. According to show organisers a record number of exhibitors have already re-booked for 2017, […]