Men’s Football

After seeing off Bedford in the cup last week, the Blues faced a tricky home tie against Northampton I’s on Wednesday afternoon. An impressive display from a virtually full-strength Blues side led to a comprehensive 5-0 victory. Matt Amos was reinstated to the First team after his goal-haul for the Falcons, and he capped his return with a fine goal. His strike partner, Kerrigan, continued his scoring form in the cup by also getting on the scoresheet. Midfielders Paul Hartley, Jack Hylands, and Mark Baxter also added goals to finish off the rout and progress to the quarter-finals.

Water Polo

On Sunday, the Cambridge Women’s Water polo team played their final game against Oxford before this year’s all-important Varsity match. Having started with the most experienced players in the water, the Blues quickly pulled ahead. Rebecca Vorhees, Jeanie Ward-Waller and Claire Martin were the linchpins of an intimidating attack that the Oxford defence was unable to restrain.

Strength across the entire team was demonstrated by Cambridge’s 14 goals being scored by no less than five different players. Cambridge’s impressive 14-3 win bodes well for when the sides meet again later this term.

Local Sport

Cambridge RUFC suffered their first home defeat of what has been an outstanding season at Wests Renault Park. Falling to a surprise 17-20 defeat at the hands of a travelling Tynedale.

Referee Llyl Apgeraint Roberts was said to have received a barrage of complaints from Cambridge players at the final whistle, disappointed at a string of results that went against them. A particular aggrievement was the seemingly excessive ten minutes of stoppage time, a period that allowed Tynedale to score the decisive try.

One encouraging sign for the Cambridge faithful was the appearance of Ben Cooper, fit again after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.