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Cantabs outplay Walden to bring home County Cup

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

The County Cup Final against London 2 side Saffron Walden was billed to be a real test for Cantabs. Walden had reported to the Cambridge News that their team would be their strongest of the season, and their coach was pre-loaded with champagne. For Cantabs, Chris Walliker was away in China, ...

Read more | Comments (1) | 6th May 2012

Cantabs play Saffron Walden in County Cup Final

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

Cantabs 1st XV face Saffron Walden in our first County Cup Final for some years.
The match takes place at Ely on Saturday 5th May. Kick-off is at 16.30 - yes, half past four.

Be there to support the lads in their last match of a long and hard season. Come ...

Read more | Comments (1) | 2nd May 2012

It's 20 out of 20 for Cantabs

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

Cantabs started the season with a win against West Norfolk, so it was rather apt that the same opponents were there at the completion of the league season. One more victory would give the 1st XV a 100% record, and would seal our Championship season in a very acceptable fashion. The ...

Read more | Comments (0) | 15th April 2012

Cantabs tame the Islanders

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

Cantabs made yet another trip to the seaside for the game against Mersea Island; the high tide on the causeway across to the island meant a 10.30 start, and the team were, as a consequence, kicking their heels for two hours waiting for the kick-off. But at least we all made ...

Read more | Comments (0) | 8th April 2012

CANTABS ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

Cantabs made the long-awaited trip to North Cambridgeshire for this top of the table clash; first versus second and Cantabs unbeaten record on the line once more. A win would give us the Championship, and for Wisbech in their last league match of the season, a win would leave them ...

Read more | Comments (1) | 31st March 2012

Outstanding 1st XV Fixtures

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

Remaining fixtures:

31st March Wisbech (AWAY)
7th April Mersea (AWAY)
14th April W. Norfolk (HOME)
21st April (Cambs Cup) Saffron Walden (AWAY)

Note: prior to the last Eastern Counties League game against West Norfolk we will be holding our last luncheon. I would like our wives, girl friends and partners ...

Read more | Comments (0) | 21st March 2012

Cantabs tame Ipswich YM

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

Cantabs were at Sedley Taylor Road for the second week in a row for this crucial game against Ipswich YM, who had done us a favour two weeks ago by beating Wisbech. A hard physical game was expected from a large Ipswich pack. Dean James had his broken hand in ...

Read more | Comments (0) | 18th March 2012

2012 ANNUAL DINNER

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

I am pleased to announce that our Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday 28th April 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Downing Street, Cambridge

Timing: 19.00 for 19.45
Dress: Lounge suit/Blazer
Cost: £40 per head

The evening will incorporate our annual player awards, and will be a great opportunity for all members ...

Read more | Comments (0) | 15th March 2012

Double Header at Sedley Road Saturday 17th March

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

On Saturday, both the 1st XV and the 2nd XV are at home.

Our 1st XV have a very important fixture against Ipswich YM in the Eastern Counties League. For those who follow form, you will recall that Ipswich recently won against our big rivals for the title, Wisbech. I ...

Read more | Comments (0) | 14th March 2012

Cantabs repel the Crusaders

Posted by Nigel Faben | Filed under News

Cantabs were back at Sedley Taylor Road for this encounter against Crusaders, a team that had ran us close earlier in the season in Norwich. A few changes to the team from the previous week, to ensure a strong squad was fully fit for Ipswich YM next week. James McCaughran ...

Read more | Comments (0) | 11th March 2012