THE GazetteGrange Road Spring | 2017

The dawn of a new era

The Newsletter of CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CLUB 2 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 comment Contents College Rugby Administrator RFU Representative Treasurer Secretary Chairman President CU RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION Communications/Marketing Chair Development Committee Chair Playing Committee Chair Treasurer Executive Secretary Chairman President CU RUGBY UNIONFOOTBALL CLUB CLUB ANDUNIONOFFICERS Philip Oliver (StCatharine’s) Ian Metcalfe (StCatharine’s) Austin Jessop(Fitzwilliam) Deborah Griffin(Homerton) Dick Tyler (Fitzwilliam) Mark Bailey (CorpusChristi) Jeremy Macklin(StJohn’s) Jeremy Macklin(StJohn’s) Scott Annett (Clare) Austin Jessop(Fitzwilliam) Nigel Pett (Magdalene) Nick Bennett (Fitzwilliam) Mark Bailey (CorpusChristi) 3 Tremendous Result Spring 2017 32 JohnGwilliam 30 Roddy Evans 28 DrMike Turner 26 DanVickerman 22 Development Report 14 College Rugby 10 Playing Committee 8 Disappointed butmoving forward 6 Ayear to savour... andrepeat 24 20 Strategy for Sport 18 TheVarsity Match Company Ltd 16 Introducing... 13 Steele-Bodger COMMENT REGISTER FEATURES REPORTS The President reports onprogress doth notaSummermake! Tremendous Result –butoneSwallow wider world ofRugby. the indeed and CURUFC both to contribution his celebrate and passing Dan’s commemorate to plan we how course due in announce will club the and Gazette, the of edition tragedy unfoldedjust aswe were toabout this publish area are in direct contact with the family. Thenews ofthis we know that severalCURUFC livewho alumni the in family, his and and Dan’s Sarah wife with are time dreadful years,the highestis which tribute to Ourthoughts Dan. sympathy and at this plus 30 over coached he that lock Cambridge finest Tonythe as RodgersratesDan RWC tournament in2011.Hewon 63caps intotal andwas aged just 37. third his in for play to on went he and renewed, rugby international for how much he enjoyed his time at Cambridge, returning to Australia know We withwas. he his individual appetite and player great a what about depth more in written that the women will bounce back strongly, starting with the Tigers v Panthers game however,quarter.certain, last areWe the in Oxford by defence ditch last amazing waswhich loss, achieved only by some Match saw anarrow reversala 3-0 and Women’s The years! 7 in win first the – sorelyrealityin needed,but justis it that the decade wastremendous both and of success Match Varsity Men’s first the that reflecting worth is it cycle, annual Blue camp. As we now move forward into thenext the Light for day satisfying December 8th 2016 was adeeply far better acquainted with Dan have with acquainted better far the lifted Varsity we Match Trophy 2009. Others in time last the captain deathVickerman, Dan of Cambridge the by desperate news from Australiathe of perspective into put much is very above everything However, on 4thMarch at Grange Road.

3 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 comment Looking to the future, as most of you will now be aware, 2021 will mark the 150th Events Diary 2017 anniversary of the founding of the Club, and we have been putting plans in place over the last 18 months to create a sustainable platform for the Club and for rugby in Cambridge LENT TERM 2017 events comment University for the next 50 years. Saturday 4th Mar Grange Road – Varsity Games. It will be no surprise to you that the old model for running and financing Cambridge U20 Men and CURUFC Tigers (Women’s Reserve VM) Rugby, which worked reasonably well up until 2008, is no longer viable. We have incurred operational losses in the last 3 financial years and this cannot continue, it issimply Thursday 9th Mar CURUFC Club Dinner, Cambridge. not sustainable from our reserves. We now have to look to new ways of securing our future, not least through the advancement of a long-term fundraising and development programme. This will be delivered via a five-year campaign which will be called “Red Lion EASTER TERM 2017 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 150”. The success of this will depend very much on the support of our Alumni, and many of you have been very positive in your responses throughout the development phase. Wednesday 26th April CURUFC Legends Dinner RL 150 4 Hurlingham Club, Fulham, London. 5 As a Club, we remain committed to ensuring that talented rugby players, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, enter an environment that develops each individual’s Thursday 27th April Cuppers Final – Grange Road. rugby abilities. The Club has put considerable effort into both its access work and coaching, and we saw the first fruits of that at Twickenham. 2017 sees the academy structure enter Thursday 15th – Summer Gathering in Cambridge RL 150 its second year, aimed firmly at nurturing the best undergraduate talent at Cambridge. Saturday 17th June Informal Golf on 15th. T20 Varsity Cricket at Fenners on 16th We have assembled a strong team of former players and other supporters to guide Final Day of May Bumps on 17th. the Club through its current challenges. One of the central areas of our plans will be to create many more regular opportunities for alumni engagement with all club activities throughout the year, and this year will see two major events with the Hurlingham Club MICHELMAS TERM Dinner on 26th April 2017 and the 70th (incredible I know) staging of the Steele-Bodger Match in November – I urge you to support both. Friday 22nd Sept - Cambridge University Alumni weekend RL 150 Sunday 24th Sept Fri 22nd Alumni Golf Day – Gog Magog, Cambridge. Having stated all of the above, of one thing we are certain; none of this will happen unless Sat 23rd Women’s Alumni game at Grange Road. we are able to inspire and energise a wide-cross section of our Alumni and friends to Men’s event to be announced. support Red Lion 150, and we have already engaged proactively with an initial core group Sun 24th – Hawks Club drinks and lunch – details TBC. of you. We hope that everyone will participate positively with the campaign over the coming years, and there are many more details of events and ways to support Red Lion Sunday 8th Oct College Tournament – 2.30pm Grange Road. 150 later in the Gazette, and also on-line. Oct/Nov TBC Blues v Trinity College Dublin - Dublin. RL 150 Playing rugby and studying at Cambridge provided each of us with an unrivalled platform Events around this to be announced. for future success in life. I had a wonderful time at Cambridge, in substantial part because the Rugby Club provided opportunities, experiences and friendships that have shaped my November TBC Blues v Richmond at Richmond, London RL 150 life. It is an honour to be President of this great Club, especially at a time when we stand on the threshold of a huge opportunity, and I very much hope that you will and support Wednesday 22nd Nov 70th M.R. Steele Bodger XV v CURUFC . us in whatever way you can. Special Celebrations - do not miss this!!

Hopefully you will receive this issue before the U20 and Tiger’s varsity matches, which Wednesday 29th Nov LX Club v OU Greyhounds – Iffley Road, Oxford. take place on Saturday 4th March at Grange Road, with the first game kicking off at 1pm. It would be great to have a strong support from Alumni and members to hopefully witness Thursday 7th Dec The Varsity Matches - Twickenham. more Light Blue varsity success. Women 11.30am Men 2.30pm Professor Mark Bailey, President CURUFC New hospitality options a great success in 2016. Book early for 2017! Although out muscled and out classed Bartholomew were all calming influences. it was our best game of the season, with These players had experienced the Varsity every player showing the heart and desire Match before and made sure that those ‘This provided the team with a great that typifies the Cambridge Blue. From this coming to the game for the first time were opportunity to grow together on and point on we were full of confidence. as well prepared, focused and confident as off the pitch’ possible. In November we won four matches in a row, ending with an exciting 10 try classic I think the performances in the Varsity against the Steele-Bodgers XV in front of Match speak for themselves and are a

over 3000 supporters. This run of victories credit to both the players and the coaching GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report helped to develop a winning mentality, staff. However, I would like to take this which was essential going into the Varsity opportunity to thank all of the CURUFC Match. In the lead up to Twickenham, alumni, friends and players’ families for training took a step up. Everyone had an their support throughout the course of 6 edge about them as we were no longer the year. Without this support, we would 7 just building towards the Varsity, but rather not have been able to achieve either the what was finally in front of us. performance, or victory, that came on the day. During these two weeks we worked hard on staying together as a team and working together to get the win. Tom Stanley who throughout the season proved to A year to savour... and repeat be a great leader by driving standards on and off the pitch ensured that we stayed CURUFC Men’s captain Daniel Dass on his year as Captain positive, lifting the boys when necessary. The senior players, including Will Briggs, The 2016 season was one to remember, as the team with a great opportunity to grow Seb Tullie, Fraser Gillies and Richard months of hard work paid off with a victory together on and off the pitch. The squad in on 8th December. was made up of a number of new players, which in turn gave the season a fresh Preparations for this victory began last feeling. There was a buzz of excitement Easter with our S&C coach, James Owens, about the upcoming games, the Varsity ‘every player showing the heart and desire that making sure that we were in the best Match, the whole Cambridge experience possible condition come September when and all that was in store for the new players typifies the Cambridge Blue’ preseason commenced in Cambridge. A over the coming months. great deal of credit should go to James for the work that he has done over the Matches began in October with a past two years, making this year’s team number of tough fixtures. With losses one of the fittest in which I have played. to Loughborough, Richmond and Trinity Special mention goes to Andrew Hunter College Dublin, as well as the start of and Michael Phillips, whose tireless work term adding academic pressure to the showed in the first week of training, with players, this proved to be a difficult month. both achieving world-class standards in However, we stuck together as a team and the RFU fitness tests. supported one another. October ended with our heaviest defeat to Northampton For preseason the team spent two weeks Saints, but this was a very important in Cambridge before going to Browns in turning point in the season. Portugal for a training camp. This provided Disappointed, but moving forward and we’ve been working on our kicking game. Bring on Twickenham 2017! In addition Alice Middleton to this, we are all looking forward to our second team Hello and happy 2017 from the Alas, on the Varsity Match on the 4th of Women’s camp at CURUFC! day it did not March, where a lot of the new happen. We talent that we have in the squad Our 2016-17 season has been a tough were forced

GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report can display their potential. GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report one, and we have a lot of lessons to take to make some The match is at Grange forward. Let’s start with the build up to late changes Road this year so all support Varsity, which was an exciting time for us, due to injury, would be happily received! as ever. Fantastic progress on the strength and on the day 8 and conditioning side of preparation has nerves got to I would like to take this 9 carried through from last season, with us. Despite some positive attacking play, opportunity to thank the The BUCS Premier league is quite a team gym sessions and circuit training coaches, Jack Baird, Ian Minto, Anna different challenge to Varsity, and week in, week out. We had a lot of new Stodter and Beth Price for all of their help matches as far afield as Cardiff have also talent in the squad, which had gelled and hard work throughout the season. been challenging. Nevertheless, we have together well in training and matches, plus Women’s rugby in Cambridge continues been developing as a squad and using we had recently beaten the other place to grow from strength to strength as our these fixtures to work on all aspects of 22-0 at Grange Road. The ingredients were playing numbers increase. Without the our game, with particular emphasis on all in place for a great day at Twickenham. support of the coaches, the necessary defence. You may recall that the Other technical and skills improvements would Place never genuinely threatened our try not be possible. I would also like to thank line at Twickenham! Now that the season the alumni for their support, which is is coming to an end, we find ourselves in very much appreciated and does make a potential play-off position to remain in huge difference to the players, and finally the Premier South league, which we will handling errors cost us and left us on the the players themselves. You can rest be fighting for with all of the Light Blue wrong side of a disappointing 3-0 score assured that we’re all putting the hours spirit at our disposal! Since Varsity these line. Quite a different story from last year, in, both on and off the field, to ensure we BUCS matches have allowed us to and something I know I will always find come back with the right result this year! hard to accept. However, from here we practice some creative attacking play, can move on, and we are of course making sure we make the most of this opportunity to look into our structures and preparation to ensure that we improve for next season. ‘You may recall that the Other Place never genuinely threatened our try line at Twickenham! ‘ Moreover, alongside these efforts, the experience Playing Committee Tigers (women’s 2nd XV) have been of individuals preparing for their Varsity Match at Grange such as Scott Annett reviews...... Road on 4th March 2017, alongside the Will Briggs men’s U20s. As with last year, the women’s (Magdalene), A huge amount of work has been undertaken through coaches have been able to introduce a Fraser Gillies over the last twelve months by all of those injury and number of new players to the club and (Hughes Hall) involved with the rugby programme at issues with will look forward to giving them their first and Seb Tullie CURUFC, including committee members, player taste of Varsity Match rugby. With this (Emmanuel).

GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report alumni, coaches and of course the players availability work in mind, and when surveying the In addition to GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report themselves. It is undoubtedly a testament to for regular state of women’s rugby at the University of this, backrow this work that we can look back on a season BUCS fixtures meant that the team was Cambridge as a whole, there are plenty of forward in which progress has been made, whilst not quite able to perform to its very best. reasons for optimism and I have no doubt Brian du Toit Tom Stanley at the same time remaining determined On the day, there were several strong that the CURUFC women will continue to (St Edmund’s) 10 to produce better performances, performances, including those from draw inspiration from the disappointments concluded a strong term with a fine 11 whether week-to-week in training, on Emma Pierce (St Catharine’s), Molly Byrne of 2016. performance in the Varsity Match that match days or in the various Varsity (Newnham) and Laura Suggitt (St Edmund’s), resulted in him winning the Alistair Hignell Matches in which the players compete. but ultimately the CURUFC women could On the men’s side, the 2016 Varsity Match medal for Man of the Match, while it not find a way through the formidable resulted in a much-deserved victory (23- would be extremely remiss to ignore the This balance between satisfaction and and suffocating Dark Blue defence. 18) for Captain Daniel Dass (St Catharine’s) considerable achievements of former men’s progress achieved and an acknowledgement Captain Will Briggs, who secured his first of work still to be done is perhaps most Both the players and coaches, including victory in six Varsity Match appearances, obvious with regards to the women’s 1st Jack Baird, Ian Minto and Anna Stodter, are and who has now played over one hundred team. Everyone at the club was extremely all determined to turn this result around in times for the 1st team, rendering him the disappointed to see the women lose their December 2017 and the club will be doing most capped player in the club’s history. second Varsity Match at Twickenham (0-3), everything it can to support these efforts. particularly given their dominant displays in Indeed, in many respects that work has Below the 1st team, the club has the previous two outings and the fact that already commenced. The women have been continuing to restructure with a they had defeated the same Oxford team continued to train hard, both on the field commitment to nurturing the brightest and in the gym under the guidance of Milosz and best young talent at the University. The Wrobel, while several development days CURUFC Academy has proved to be a crucial have also taken place to encourage new Mike Phillips scoring a try. part of the club’s development pathway, players to participate in rugby. Throughout with a large number of academy members Lent term, the women have competed and Secretary Michael Phillips (Emmanuel), progressing from the U20s and LXs Club to regularly in the BUCS Premiership and under the guidance of first team coach the 1st team Varsity Match squad. In 2016, at this stage look likely to be concluding James Shanahan, who has recently this included Michael Phillips (Emmanuel), their season with a play-off fixture against committed to coach at CURUFC for the next Andrew Burnett (Jesus), Will Dean (St Hartpury College to avoid relegation. two years. All three have worked tirelessly John’s), George Griffiths (St John’s), Demitri throughout the year and their examples Moros (St John’s), Lola Erogbogbo (Clare), (22-0) just over a month earlier in their BUCS have set standards for the players that Lare Erogbogbo (Jesus) and Henry King (St fixture at Grange Road. The CURUFC women transferred seamlessly to the field. New Catharine’s). We will be expecting the same certainly made a huge effort, both in their This balance between satisfaction players such as Tom Stanley (Magdalene), success in 2017, with the new academy preparations for the game and on the day and progress achieved and an Andrew Hunter (St Edmund’s), and members being provided with access to itself, while Captain Alice Middleton (Lucy acknowledgement of work still to be Charlie Amesbury (Queens’) have been specialist skills coaching, mentoring and Cavendish) and Women’s Manager Lara done is perhaps most obvious with outstanding in supporting the Captain and strength and conditioning expertise in Gibson (Lucy Cavendish) were exemplary regards to the women’s 1st team. providing both leadership and a fresh edge order to fulfil their rugby potential. in their commitment to the club. However, to the team’s preparations, which was in a disjointed buildup caused by disruption turn complimented by the Varsity Match The LXs Club continued to develop under by an impressive and entertaining victory 70 year’s young – and still going Strong!! the leadership of Jim Ashworth, supported over the Penguins RFC, and these young now by a new coaching team including players were particularly to the fore in M.R. Steele-Bodger XV v Cambridge University Tommy Dann, Liam St John and Paul both encounters, enjoying their 1st team Gethin. Unfortunately, following a very opportunities whilst also preparing for 22nd November 2017 positive season, the Varsity Match was to the U20s Varsity Match at Grange Road in end in disappointment. Despite starting March. Indeed, this term the U20s have very brightly, with the first points being again enjoyed regular sessions with 1st Quite astonishingly, it was in 1948 that Micky, having sadly been injured scored by flyhalf Owen Perks (Gonville team coaches James Shanahan and Rich badly enough to have to retire aged just 23 and having won 9 England and Caius), and repeated waves of attack Candlin, as well as the Academy Manager caps, decided to being a star-studded side to Grange Road to provide

GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report the Blues with a stern test prior to Twickenham.

ultimately leading to a break by impressive Jack Heald, and the club looks forward to GAZETTE SPRING 2017 feature inside centre Chris Cooper (Girton), who a strong performance against the Other And he hasn’t missed a year since! passed to freshman and fullback Ed Loftus Place in March that will in turn provide a (Queens’) to score, the young LXs side were platform for next season. Now very much in partnership with his son Guy, they are still turning eventually out-muscled by an experienced out excellent competitive teams every year to ensure a close matched 13 12 Greyhounds team (49-8). Following the Finally, and as in previous years, I would game which is now watched by over 3,000 people...and growing! Nearly consecutive victories of 2013 and 2014, like to offer my thanks to the numerous 1,000 people had lunch in 2 marquees at the ground last year, and many the club is under no illusions that this is alumni who have contributed throughout companies take over whole restaurants in town for the pre-match festiv- an area requiring urgent attention, and the course of the year. The men’s Playing, ities. Curry houses and taxi drivers report very strong trade as well! Quite simply, always the everyone is committed to closing the Access and Bursary Committees, as well as biggest CURUFC home game of the year, and also the biggest annual “Sport meets Business” gap as quickly as possible. Looking to the the women’s Playing Group, rely heavily day in the wider Cambridge area. future, we will continue to support Jim and on alumni to devote time, energy, financial his coaching team, and we have also just resources and expertise to the club. The game is unique, the occasion is unique, and of course Micky himself is absolutely unique, appointed a LXs Secretary for the first time Without that assistance, the progress made and we intend to celebrate this amazing milestone as befits the occasion. in a number of years. Tom Wilson (Girton) to date would have been impossible. will be responsible for representing the What does that mean / what do I need to do now?? LXs Club on the Playing Committee, as well as working with the men’s Captain and Scott Annett • Save the date now – Wednesday 22nd November 2017 Secretary to ensure that the club’s players Playing Committee are fully integrated. [email protected]) • We are inviting everyone who has ever played at any stage, for either the University or Micky’s XV, to join us to celebrate with him. On that point, at the beginning of January the men elected Charlie Amesbury • There will be pre-match lunches organised, by appropriate year groupings, in (Queens’) to replace Daniel Dass as Colleges – we simply don’t have the room at Grange Road for any more. Captain, while Michael Phillips handed the Charlie Secretary role over to 1st team tighthead • There will be a pre-match celebration of the 70th anniversary prior to kick-off – prop Jonathan Dixon (Downing). Charlie we are keeping the details a secret for now – even from Micky! and Jonathan have already set about laying the foundations for another successful • Post match tea and drinks in the marquees at Grange Road campaign, with Charlie drawing on his considerable experience in the professional • Dinner for the 2 sides and all previous Captains of both sides in Queens’ college game and also selecting some exciting in the evening. young talent in the opening Lent term fixtures, including freshmen Chris Bell Detailed arrangements will be announced in May – but make sure you are able to be in Cam- (Girton), Matt Watson (Corpus Christi) Jonny bridge on 22nd November 2017 for this very special anniversary, and to celebrate with one and Ed Loftus (Queens’). In January, a of the truly great men of Cambridge, British and indeed World Rugby. narrow defeat to the Army was followed College Rugby John Naylor rounds up a full schedule of college matches In terms of the College leagues, St John’s are to be congratulated on winning Division 1 for the third year in a row, although they were pushed very close by a determined Robinson team, and it will certainly be interesting if the two sides come face to face in Cuppers this Inspired by the recent Olympics, which involved CURUFC term. In Division 2, Caius was by far the best side with a number of teams struggling to alumni Ben Ryan (Blue 1995, 1996) and Juliano Fiori commit to Tuesday afternoon fixtures. In Division 3, 8 teams were competing against each (Blue 2007), the College rugby season kicked off with other and played each other once, followed by a couple of play-off games to determine the a 7s tournament on the first weekend of Michaelmas overall winner. The winner this season was the combined Hughes Hall/St Edmund’s team,

GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report term, involving 16 Colleges and a great deal of which beat CCK (Clare, Corpus and King’s) in the final play-off 18-0. entertaining rugby. The finals were played under lights GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report t at Grange Road and there were some outstanding The beginning of February saw the 14 tries scored throughout the day. Ultimately, St John’s start of Cuppers, which generates defeated Girton in a very entertaining final, and the considerable excitement every year 15 Red Boys enjoyed collecting the inaugural trophy and even inspires members of the from CURFU Chairman Dick Tyler. No doubt they will 1st team to participate. Indeed, the return to next year’s competition and look to retain reorganisation of the men’s 1st team the silverware. season to accommodate participation in the Cuppers competition is Despite such a good start, College rugby has faced many familiar welcome and appreciated. The challenges this season, with several sides in Divisions 1 and 2 cancelling fixtures because Cuppers Final will be held on 27th April 2017 at of low numbers or students not being able to commit to playing on weekday afternoons. Grange Road (KO 7pm), which will bring the curtain down on competitive College In contrast Division 3 fixtures were scheduled to Saturday for the first time and has been rugby for another season. flourishing, with matches being played with competitive scrums. Given the success of this change, and following feedback from the College Captains, who have stated clearly that they would prefer to play either at weekends or in the evenings, we are now looking to transfer the majority of College rugby to the weekends. This change is not without challenges, particularly around pitch availability and access to referees, but we are determined to put the needs of the players first and to support the Captains in their efforts to play regularly.

The College “Lions” XV played a handful of fixtures in Michaelmas term prior to their Varsity match against the Other Place. This team is comprised of the best College players at the University, and following defeat to Anglia Ruskin (0-18), victory over Shelford RFC (83- 14) and an extremely close encounter with Guy’s Hospital RFC (11-12), they approached the Varsity Match full of confidence. Captained impressively by Luke Harries (St Catharine’s), the “Lions” travelled to Iffley Road on a dark and miserable day and were unfortunate to lose 17-8. The match was extremely even, with the Light Blues pushing for victory throughout the second half and a run away try for the Other Place in the final minutes putting the game to bed. The result notwithstanding, this was an outstanding celebration of Oxbridge College rugby and the “Lions” made significant improvements on the previous season. College 7’s INTRODUCING......

team as I had a friend who played and I have At the same time, she acknowledges that the On that note, everyone at CURUFC wishes never looked back!” CURUFC players are presented with some the women’s coaching team and players significant challenges throughout the course of the very best as they begin their journey to Reflecting upon her experiences playing for the season. “The biggest challenge is without overturn last year’s disappointing result. In the Saracens, she is well aware that “it is a privilege a doubt availability of players in a unique meantime, the CURUFC women are certainly to play for such a famous club, while training setting where training and playing needs fortunate to have a role model like Anna to and playing at Allianz Park is also fantastic.” to be balanced with very intense academic observe on a day-to-day basis. Moreover, the GAZETTE SPRING 2017 feature She feels that the women’s game is only going demands – these girls are studying to be the club will continue to do everything that it can GAZETTE SPRING 2017 feature to continue to grow, supported by a range of top academics, doctors, vets and engineers to support its female players as they look to RFU initiatives and helped by the presence in the country, if not the world, and there are push through glass ceilings, whether on the 16 of the Varsity Match at Twickenham, which, often timetable clashes.” Yet this need not be a field or in their academic and professional 17 outside the Six Nations internationals, is the negative. “At the same time, this also relates to lives. highest profile women’s fixture in the UK. one of the things I love most about coaching at She describes Saracens as a “forward thinking CURUFC. I love the unique conversations about club” and emphasises that the women’s all manner of topics, always fully debated and side “is looking to become more and more backed up with clear evidence!” professional in our approach with enhanced Strength and Conditioning, analysis, medical Both Anna and the women’s team were well and sport science support.” The introduction aware of the women’s networking events of professional contracts for women, coupled that took place at last year’s Varsity Match, with the rise of women’s 7s at the Olympics, and are very excited to see how this area will ANNA STODTER mean that, “clubs will be determined to keep develop going forwards. She observes, “I think up with the pace of all of these developments.” there is a glass ceiling when you look at the For the next in our feature articles introducing In other words, the future is very bright for people in charge at many levels of sport, and the CURUFC coaching staff, we spent some women’s rugby. I also sometimes feel that as a woman I have time catching up with women’s coach, Dr Anna to work harder to prove myself professionally. Stodter. Anna has won 8 caps for Scotland, Turning our attention to coaching at CURUFC, Nevertheless, women’s rugby is moving in the playing primarily in the backrow, and she also Anna is keen to open doors for newer players. right directions to challenge this and if anyone turns out regularly for Saracens. In addition to “I have been lucky enough to play international can start to chip away at that ceiling, surely it’s this, and committing her time to supporting rugby, having had the opportunity to take the amazing women of CURUFC.” the women at CURUFC, she is also a Lecturer up the sport relatively late. I’ve also met and in Sport Coaching and Physical Education at connected with so many amazing people Anglia Ruskin University. through rugby and it has definitely opened doors for me. I never imagined I would get to Having completed her BSc in Psychology at do these things and I think as a coach if I can the University of Edinburgh, Anna went to help other people to achieve their potential Loughborough University to complete her in a similar way, be that internationally or I think as a coach if I can help Masters and then PhD. It was during this time being a great club or social player, then I’ll be other people to achieve their that she migrated from football to rugby. delighted!” potential in a similar way, be that Anna recalls, “I grew up playing football and internationally or being a great played in the Scottish first division. One day I club or social player, then I’ll be was persuaded to make up the numbers for delighted!” Loughborough University’s women’s rugby 18 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 feature interested. to business. 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Successwillofcourse take many differentit’s forms –sometimes aboutwinning seeking anything for themselves buttheir driver is successfor thecluband thepartici people whokeep theshow ontheroad for theclubs. Many are volunteers andthey are not I would also like more peopleto recognise theextraordinary efforts of extraordinary this by methodical research aswell as anecdotally. high level intheclassroom andinbusiness?Idon’tthink so andwe are to trying evidence Is itacoincidence that many peoplewhoperform at ahighlevel insportalsoperform at a pose from pressure ofacademic work” were themost cited benefits. depending ontheshallowend.“Specialcamaraderie” and“thepositive release withpur water poloplayer Imet at acollege sportsdinnerrecently –heplayed attack ordefence and highcommitment sportorsomething lessintense suchasthenon-swimming college that sport isanessential partoflife for many people at Cambridge. Whether it’s highlevel What Iwould like to achieve isthat more peoplerecognise what many ofusalready know - the enquirer. And sotheconversations continue dependingonthe agenda (andthere usuallyisone)of are“When we getting a swimmingpool……?” the otherplaceofcourse. winning asmuch?How dowe judge improvement? What’s important –apartfrom beating Winningmore? Playing What“Better is“better”? sport?” atahigher level so maybe not great variety oflevels andwithdifferent motivations andaspirations. There’s“More sport”? already ahuge amount going onacross agreat range ofactivity, at a of mesincestarting asDirector ofSport for Cambridge University just over a year ago. the question (expressed inmany different ways and tones) that has frequently beenasked isareasonable (and polite)then?” interpretation of “So what doyou thinkyou can achieve inyour job concussed at thetime!NoHIA’s inthosedays. in student days –tho’hemay ofcourse have been worked outthat we hadplayed against eachother Had Nickdonehishomework hecould possiblyhave culture ofmakingpeoplefeel welcome. experience, sport,andespeciallyrugby, hasagreat Chairman NickBennett? Notentirely because, in my welcome message Ireceived was from CURUFC was madepublicbutwell before Istarted, thefirst Was Isurprisedwhen,shortlyafter my appointment

- - http://www.sport.cam.ac.uk/news/strategy-sport-2017-2022 http://www.sport.cam.ac.uk/ Nick Brooking sport atCambridge that confidence withgenuine doesn’t just have agreat say history, it alsohasagreat future. to beable To aim? ultimate My appreciate itsvalue sowe needtheUniversity to helpresource thisto supporttheclubs. clear direction and to engage energy in a professional unlimited and requires systematic sport way with allfor who understand raising and fund that Club Boat the by made efforts strategyeffectively huge has onthis. the We knowit from tofor committedsport working need forraising afund forplan now and sport theUniversityrecently has approved the clear a is There achieve. to want we what and be to want we start what define toto somewhere have we but introverted little a maybe it’s and clever or complicated especially It’s not Strategy Cambridge. a for Sport havewritten wefor people manyfrom input With and ambitionallows them to aspire to, inwhatever sportthey participate. canthe current in environment forto individuals achieve the highest level that theirtalent University,the and alumni the toensureis that weprovide that best opportunities we the the by supported face, coal the on at us for task attract. The effect can Oxbridge resourcesthat playing radical a had has this and professionalism, of advent the with changed completely has particular in Union Rugby that well too only know will GRG the of Readers outrageous money involvedsome sports,yet in others with asimpoverished asever. with and media, other TV and commercialisation, litigation, yearswith thirty last the over enormously changed environment has sporting global the that recognise tohave Wealso experience andfriendships that willlast alifetime. the healthandwellbeingof thecollege player social havealso who will gained, andgiven, promote and celebrate also let’s but models role great be should athletes”play. “Scholar goodin us stead aswe gofromout theCambridgeinto bubble the widerworld to work or stand will that values share to character, and individual its retaining whilst way effective I would like sport at Cambridge to be more “joined up”, to work in a more collaborative and 21 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 feature 22 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report Rob HeginbothamRob Lion150–DevelopmentRed Update most ofyou will have received ane-newsletter in whichwillgiveFebruary you an take offand gather momentum as we move towards Twickenham inDecember. Whilst dations are now firmlyinplace.2017,the146th yearoftheclub,iswhenRL150will really So, we are off to adecent start, and the development group much very feel that the foun it feels like good andithelps”. stuff ishappening, Autumn whichhasstuck inmy mind....”it doesn’t feel like we are aloneoutthere anymore, or 50years oftheirforbears. Oneoftheseniorcurrent players saidsomething to melast and supportingthem,that thisisbeing tangibly realised anddelivered by thelast 40 rather more intangible notionthat nearly150 years ofheritage isfirmlybehindtheplayers betterfinancial supportallowing bursaries, coaching, medical provision etc, butalso bythe difference anditmakes apositive impactonthefield,bothvia obviousbenefits of Quite simply, eachofusasindividuals,andthealumnibodycollective, doesmake aserious a few years have expressed thisto me directly. reference to thisintheirnotes herein, andseveral otherplayers whohave beenaround for nitely awakened andstarted to march intheirsupport.BothDaniel andAlicehave made amorphous (withafew notable exceptions!) regiment of Light BlueAlumni,hasmost defi - stood andappreciated that thehitherto rather somnambulant, anddare Isay itrather However, what Ithinkisequallyimportant isthat the2016vintage very definitely under direction oftravel towards 2021. the Alumninetwork, andfor key peopleto get comfortable withthestrategy andoverall under-estimated thetimeit would take to get the word andunderlyingmessages out into the wholecampaign, andthingsare now really starting to move. In reality we certainly development perspective, but we putinalotofseriousground work and preparation for Of course thewinhelps enormously, Iwon’t pretend that 2016was aneasy year from the and there isareal senseofthem getting behindtheclub”. different venues)...”Hey guys, thisis ourpeoplelovereally working, thenew arrangements Cambridge management team andreport (orprobably more likely after “slur 16 slightly” loss intheWomen’s game. Itwas tremendous to beableto go backto therest ofthe time and were hugely positive, even before the2.30pmkick-off, anddespite thenarrow Restaurants andHospitality boxes around thestadium, allofwhomwere having agreat Firstly, itwas great to seeandpersonally meet somany Cambridge alumniinthe various tion, from adevelopment perspective it wasacrucial day. Whilst, asMarkhaspointed out,itisonlyonewin,whichhopefully willnotstand inisola fixture. a momentous day inthat we finally stopped therunofDarkBluesuccessin theMen’s Many peoplewillhave already talked about8thDecember2016,andit was obviously - - - GDBO! Looking forward to seeinghundreds (literally) ofyou on 26thAprilat theHurlinghamClub are certainly moving forward purposefully in that vein! ing hugely positive aboutthefuture ofourgreat club;thoseofus at theRL150 coalface I hopethat thisbrief missive, alongwitheverything elseinthiseditionwillleave you feel- by Universe that day!! Itisthe70thSteele-Bodger Match - seepage 13. Finally –22ndNovember 2017.Don’tmissit,Grange Road willbethecentre oftheRug- immortality isjust apledge away!! talised. At whatever level you played for theUniversity –abrand new seat andLight Blue that afew top menhave already stepped forward andagreed to have theirnameimmor a Seat at Grange Road” initiative attheLegends dinnerinApril,but we are pleased to say As mentioned intheprevious communication, wewillbe formallylaunchingthe “Name multi-millionaire either!! would like to helporfindoutmore, please contact medirectly – you don’tneed to bea a few more key peopleto jointheFounder Benefactor group before theendofApril.Ifyou would beinamuchlesspositive positionthan wefind ourselves today. However, weneed course –withouttheirinitialsupport, we would notbeable to runRL150andtheclub stepped upto theplate inthis regard, andwe willberecognising theircontribution indue the Red Lion150Campaign. In addition to that, we are still looking tosecure additional“Founder Benefactors” for us. on Page 35ofthisGazette. Please contact your CURUFC peers andmake every effort tojoin or even individuals,andyou are welcome to bringfriends,work colleagues etc. Details are mum capacity at theHurlinghamclub).We are very happy to take bookingsfor parttables, evening andtables are sellingwell, butequallywe have plenty ofspace(since850ismaxi (which hopefully you have allheard aboutby now) whichisshapingupto beamagnificent The first major event isthe port it!Theresponse in2016tells usthat themajority ofalumniagree withthat. but there isnopoint ineven saying thisunlessyou allbelieve init,engage withit,andsup we willobviously bepromoting themactively asthey draw closer. Thisis yourclub forlife, in someway orotherin2017. First andforemost, mean? tives viaCaptains anddirect communications throughout the year. Sowhat doesthat really small sectionofourAlumniso far. That isabout to change, and we willbelaunchinginitia overview ofwhere we are currently, we have by necessityonlydirectly engaged witha please get involved inwhatever way you can, andplay anactive part Cambridge University Rugby Legends Dinner on26thApril We are very grateful to thoseindividualswhohave already There isalist ofkey events onPage 5ofthisGazette, and - - - - 23 GAZETTE SPRING 2017 report Rob Andrew Richmond Athletic Ground was to also be the scene of a remarkable 20-20 draw between Richmond and Newcastle Gosforth (no Falcons back then!) at the start Special places..... of professionalism in front of 6000 for a then second division game. Fly halves Rob Andrew v Adrian Davies. Between the two clubs we spent over £1m on transfer fees Memories of special places keep coming back. As these recede alone to bring Tuigamala and Scott Quinnell back to union from Wigan! further back in time, it seems that the memories grow greater. I also spent many years playing at the Athletic Ground in the Estate Agents sevens...the Leaving Grange Road on the dreaded Doc Turner runs will be a Land Economy degree came in useful in more ways than one! memory that never leaves me.I am sure there will be many others paying tribute to Doc and the other special people we mourn in GAZETTE SPRING 2017 feature this newsletter.It is our duty to ensure they are never forgotten, no Back to Cambridge - the annual build up to Twickenham was always incredibly special GAZETTE 2017 feature AUTUMN matter the pain inflicted upon us at Lammas Land! and the Steele-Bodger match, one of the highlights at Grange Road always signalled the final countdown to that amazing day in early December. I shall certainly be back I don’t think I was ever fitter than in my time at Cambridge. We outran teams for the whole at Grange Road to celebrate the 70th anniversary of this amazing fixture in November, 24 3 years I was here, and all of that was down to Doc T. We had skill too, and A K Rodgers and to pay tribute to a truly unique (an often overused word, but not in this case) 25 claims credit for that although I’m not so sure! legend and servant of our great game. My sporting life has been dominated by incredible memories of special sporting places. All of our sporting memories are shaped not only by the performance and the result, Grange Road is up there with the very best, along with Fenners in the summer. The feeling but also the venue and the history which has delivered all those special memories. of arriving for training or especially a big match will never leave, and even now on the all too rare occasions I make it to Cambridge the feelings walking into Grange Road transport I have been incredibly lucky for most of my life to have had special sporting places as me back to those remarkable days in the early 80’s. a backdrop. I now find myself at Hove, the home of the oldest county cricket club in Like many others I am sure, I had dreams of playing at Twickenham, Lords or even Wembley the world. Memories of three Indian princes, a certain Imran Khan and John Snow are when I was in the yard on the farm growing up in North Yorkshire.I had never been to still alive. Twickenham or Lords, probably never even heard of Grange Road or Fenners, and yet within 9 months of coming up to St John’s I had debuted at all 4 ( albeit 12th man at Lords !) Grange Road is synonymous with great memories for all associated with Cambridge Rugby, and these memories, alongside the future, need to be safeguarded. I Rugby grounds in the north east of England would dominate my early career - Gosforth, sincerely hope that, for generations to come, many others will have the opportunity West Hartlepool and Acklam Park, Middlesbrough (for both rugby and cricket as an to experience playing at Grange Road, and then go on to many other special places outground for Yorkshire in the days the counties played matches all over the county). around the world. It will be a wonderful journey. Little would I know that a pre-season Cambridge tour to the north east would play such a significant part in my Cambridge career - I need to add Ashbrooke, Sunderland to the list Well done to all this year’s team, and creating the memories that will live with you as I played against Cambridge for an invitation side called Penguins. Even less could I have forever. I am sure the 2017 vintage will be doing everything they can to prove that last imagined how Gosforth and Newcastle would influence my life after my playing career year was not just a blip – but maybe even the start of a new era of Cambridge success! ended and professionalism and Sir John Hall arrived on the scene! In that first heady term at Cambridge, everything was a whirlwind. We played away at GDBO Richmond, Northampton, Gloucester, Leicester and Harlequins before finally arriving at Twickenham. Rob Andrew All those venues are special places in the rich history that is English rugby. Driving on the coach from Cambridge to Richmond to make my debut for the first team was a journey I will never forget. I had never been to the Athletic Ground and fortunately I had my experienced half back partner John Cullen (JC) to talk me through the game. We won and followed up with victory at Franklins Gardens. to take on board his point of view. We all knew, though, that his forceful personality was shaped by a strong moral code and sense of fairness, and he inspired fierce loyalty and OBITUARY | Daniel Joseph Vickerman respect amongst everyone who knew him.

Those who knew Daniel Vickerman as a Cambridge man, an Dan had a way with words, and lineout practice on the back pitches of Grange Road were undergraduate, a teammate and a friend were shocked and always memorable for everyone involved. On one occasion, after several poorly executed saddened to hear of his passing. Over the past week I have lineout throws, he complained to the hooker: “it’s late, it’s low and it’s coming in like a gathered stories, collected anecdotes and shared memories drunk worm”. Things improved markedly after that. of a wonderful man, to whom his contemporaries at CURUFC The intensity that Dan brought to the rugby pitch was offset by his sense of humour and clearly owe an unfathomable debt of gratitude. the fact that he always saw the bigger picture. Following an evening function at the rugby GAZETTE SPRING 2017 register GAZETTE SPRING 2017 register Dan was born in on 4th June 1979. He was club the Blues squad was summoned into the Steele-Bodger’s room where Dan explained educated at Bishops in where his rugby talents that he was deeply disappointed to learn that damage had been caused to the bar. Those were fostered. In 1999 he was selected to represent South responsible, he solemnly explained, would have to face the consequences. As the players 26 Africa at U21 level. The following year Dan emigrated to Australia and it was here that his timidly descended the staircase, expecting to be greeted by awaiting police officers, they 27 senior career would flourish with his newly adopted nation. were actually confronted by four dustbins full of beers and an impending court session. In 2001 Dan secured a contract with the ACT making his debut in the Super 12 Dan had pulled off a masterpiece. It was moments like these that cemented the very spe- championship against the Natal . From here he progressed through the Wallabies cial bond we all shared in the 2009 squad, which was such a vital component in regaining ranks and subsequently made his International debut against in Sydney on 29th June the Varsity Cup. 2002. Dan would be the first to admit that he probably excelled more on Cambridge’s rugby Dan achieved the distinction of playing in three Rugby World Cups. In his first, in 2003, an pitches than in its lecture halls, but his strong competitive spirit enabled him to grasp his injury sadly prevented him from playing in the final. In 2006 he underwent shoulder surgery academic workload with both hands. Never too bold to seek advice from fellow under- but returned in time to be included in the 2007 World Cup Squad. During this campaign he graduates he once again accomplished all his goals. earned his 50th cap against Wales, in Cardiff, a match that the Wallabies comfortably won Dan was above all kind and generous. The Granta pub will hold many happy memories for 32-20. Having taken three years away from the international stage, to study at Cambridge, his friends where, over several pints of the black stuff, we got to know Dan for the man he Dan then reclaimed his place in the Wallabies starting XV for the 2011 World Cup. He retired truly was – droll, fun, selfless; willing to give absolutely everyone the time of day. from rugby following the Wallabies semi-final defeat to New Zealand at Eden Park. In all things, Dan led from the front and he led by his heart. Whether in rugby or in life, he In 2008 he left Australia to take up a place at Hughes Hall to read Land Economy. It was here played the game the way it is meant to be played. It speaks volumes about Dan that we that he would make a dramatic impact on the lives of those fortunate enough to spend time all count ourselves fortunate that we never had to line up against him on the rugby pitch. with him. At Grange Road he set new standards of professionalism, and everyone benefited That’s not just because he was a tough opponent. It’s because ultimately you always want- from the knowledge and insights that he brought to the Club. It is rumoured that even Tony ed Dan beside you, wherever you were – be it as a captain, teammate, colleague or friend. Rodgers might have picked up a few tips on scrummaging. Looking back at that special day when Dan held aloft Dan was selected for the 2008 Varsity Match, which unfortunately went the way of the the Cup at Twickenham, it is clear that he knew all along Other Place. Nevertheless, as the team formed a huddle after the final whistle he expressed what we needed to do. He showed us the way. For those the poignant message that, “those of you returning next year, remember how this feels”. It of us who had the privilege of knowing him, he continues was clear that at that moment he had already started to focus on next year’s Varsity Match. to show us the way today – whether it’s through the ex- Dan was elected as Captain of the Blues in January and immediately set about making his ample he set, the values he instilled in us, or the simple mark. Under his watch everyone would now be accountable in order to claim the ultimate belief that we must strive to be the best we possible can. prize in December; from the players and coaches, to the medical staff and even the cater- ers. It was characteristic of Dan as a leader that he never asked anything of anyone that he Dan is survived by his wife Sarah and two sons, Joseph (7) and Xavier (3). He will be dearly wasn’t willing to do himself. His teammates were always happy to respond to his demands, missed. not least because the highest standards he set were for himself. Doug Rowe Dan was not known for mixing his words and he was comfortable expressing his opinions. (Secretary 2009) When delivered by a man who fully filled his 6’ 8” frame, it took a strong character not OBITUARY | Dr. Mike Turner For many of us at CURUFC in the 1980’s the notorious “ Doc.Turner run “ was the moment of the week that we all dreaded. Congregating weekly at 7.30am on Lammas Land usually on a cold misty Monday morning he proceeded to run with The Gazette is very sad to report the death of Dr Mike Turner, who passed away on us non-stop with subtle changes of pace that even the discerning front five could 6th January 2017. not fail to detect! The Doc commenced at the beginning in September with a fairly leisurely 20 minute run but building up over the term climaxing with an excruciating During a long and distinguished academic and sporting career Mike’s outstanding lung bursting 50 minute run just prior to the Varsity Match. As part of Tony Rodgers’ ability to encourage others to give and achieve of their best was of great benefit cunning plan to build a fitter team than the team from the other place, Doc Turner

to many people, particularly young people. He made an invaluable contribution to GAZETTE SPRING 2017 register

GAZETTE 2017 register AUTUMN was an inspirational man who led us all to higher levels of performance than we the Department of Land Economy and the Society over a period of some 40 years. could have expected. In fact, during the 1980’s when Dr.Turner was involved we won 7 out of 10 Varsity matches, several narrowly as underdogs, due largely to the fact 28 Mike was a graduate of Queens’ College and his BA in 1962 was followed by that we were fitter than the “other place.” Though he must have been at least forty, 29 an MA two years later and a PhD in 1966. During this time he was a Research there was never any chance that anyone of us might overtake him. Assistant with the Department, a University Assistant in Research and an Assistant Lecturer. In the early 1970s he was seconded to the University of Kumasi in Ghana At last his running shoes will be at peace. under a Land Economy link arrangement financed by the Overseas Development Administration of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Following his election as Fellow of Peterhouse in 1989, Mike held the appointments of Senior Bursar, Domestic Bursar, Bursar Emeritus and Junior Bursar.

Mike was among the world’s best cross-country runners. He was England’s captain in a supreme era. Team-mates during his ten years at that level, 1961-70, included Basil Heatley (Olympic marathon silver), Bruce Tulloh (European 5000m champion), Ron Hill (European and Boston Marathon champion), Tim Johnston (8th Olympic marathon, 1968) and Roy Fowler (1st International XC, 3rd European 10,000m). Among such colossal heroes, Mike was liked, admired, and feared. He beat Hill for the British Universities title, and came literally within an inch of beating him for the England cross-country championship in 1966. Mike also made an invaluable contribution to National and International Athletics. He captained the England Cross Country Team and was the Manager of the British Track and Field Team whose members won 9 silver and 2 bronze medals at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. Roddy however was far from one-dimensional, and he had a great zest for a practical joke. OBITUARY | Roddy Evans This almost backfired on an Oxbridge tour to South America, when he rode a polo pony through a post-match dinner attended by the president of Chile and was informed by a visiting rugby dignitary from England: “Evans, unless you go home immediately, right now, William Roderick “Roddy” Evans who died in I will see to it that you never play international rugby.” He found an old Dakota aeroplane November 2016 aged 81, won a Blue in 1955 and that got him home in three days. Three decades later he met the same official by chance in went on to win 13 Caps for Wales and toured a hotel. As Evans got up to shake his hand, his chair fell apart beneath him. “Still at it after with the British Lions to Australia and New Zea- 30 years, Evans,” the official smiled. land in 1959, a tour which featured 6 Cambridge

men, the others being Ken Scotland, Roger The demands of a growing practice and family persuaded him to retire from rugby at 28. GAZETTE SPRING 2017 register GAZETTE 2017 register AUTUMN Marques, JP Horrocks-Taylor, Gordon Waddell He continued to watch Bridgend — where he later became club president — and to follow and Andrew Mulligan. There was thus a “Cam- international rugby avidly. He also retired from the law early, aged 45, having built up a bridge representative” from each of the home property development business and, in the centre of Porthcawl, a garage business, after 30 unions on the 1959 tour, the only time that we inheriting his father’s love of cars. 31 believe this has occurred.

Roddy Evans was born in Porthcawl in 1934 and lived nearly all his life in the seaside town. He attended Cowbridge Grammar School, where the headmaster was the former Wales back, Idwal Rees, who also taught Roddy Latin with some success, and he won a place at Christ’s College to study classics. He switched to law, having worked out that it would give him more time to play rugby!

He made his debut for Cardiff at the age of 18 in 1952, and he won his first Welsh cap in January 1958, and that season he was on the winning team against the Wallabies for club, country and the Barbarians! He then toured with the Barbarians in South Africa that summer. He did not play international rugby again for over 12 months because of his legal studies, but his previous performances left the 1959 Lions selectors in no doubt. Their faith was amply rewarded: he played in 18 of the 31 tour matches and became, according to The Sunday Times , “one of the side’s mainstays . . . a key man in the pack.” The Ireland prop Gordon Wood, christened him “Roddy the body”, in tribute to his 6ft 3in, 16-stone frame, and the athleticism which allowed him to play No 8 against Wellington.

He undertook the five-month tour just a fortnight after his wedding, and was allowed to telephone home twice a week (at a time when players were expected to pay for their own calls). After one such call to Sue, his young bride, he returned grim-faced to his hotel room, suffering, as many Welsh players have done, acute homesickness. Hugh McLeod, the Scot- land prop, took him to the cinema to cheer him up, but the feature film moved both men In later life Roddy and Sue were confirmed as Christians at one of the gatherings of the so much that they began sobbing in their seats! American evangelist, Billy Graham. His second cousin was Ann Romney, whose husband Mitt, was the Republican presidential nominee in 2012. When the US TV show 60 Minutes He played superbly in the second international with Australia, and in the first three against came to the valleys to examine the roots of the Romney family, they visited Llangynoed New Zealand, with another formidable Welsh lock, Rhys Williams. He helped to create a Church, where several of Ann Romney’s antecedents are buried, and found that Evans had try for Peter Jackson in the infamous first international with New Zealand, when the Lions laid on a full Welsh choir, whose singing left Ann in tears. scored four tries but were beaten 18-17 by six penalty goals kicked by Don Clarke, the All Blacks full-back. He is survived by his wife Sue and his sons, Neil (known as Bas), who is a wildlife artist, and Nigel, chairman of the property company established by his father. OBITUARY | John Gwilliam PAST PLAYERS John Gwilliam, who has died aged 93, was a former Blue and captained Wales to two Grand Slam victories in the 1950 and 1952 Five Nations Championships. He also played Paul Magee - Blue 2005 The second picture shows Mac Corry and in the last Welsh team to beat the All Blacks in 1953. Some pundits regard him as Wales’s My wife Kirsten and I are delighted to wel- Brian Rees enjoying the lighter side of life greatest captain, presiding over what became known as the second golden era of Welsh come our son James John Robert Magee in the front row, whilst Nick Cosh and Billy rugby (the first being from 1908-11). into the world on 18th November 2015 Raybould take a much more serious ap- weighing 7lbs 7ozs. With two daughters proach to the role of the half backs in the John was educated at Monmouth School where he won a Welsh schools boy cap during Cora and Ella it was great to get James to third photo. the war and went to Trinity College where he studied History from 1941-42 before being GAZETTE SPRING 2017 news even up the numbers in the family. commissioned as an officer in the Royal Tank Regiment during WW2. GAZETTE 2017 register AUTUMN He returned to Cambridge in 1947 and played in the winning Light Blues side in the 1947 Varsity Match. He was back to complete his his- 32 tory degree the following year to earn a second 33 ‘Blue’ in a 14-8 defeat. He also played against the 1947 Wallabies for Cambridge and went on to win the first of his 23 Welsh caps against the tourists in Cardiff on 20 December, 1947.

He spent three years teaching at Glenalmond (1949-52) after leaving Cambridge and then moved to Bromsgrove School (1952-56). He Martin Green - Blue 1965/66/67 was then Head of Lower School at Dulwich College (1956-63) before taking over as Head- The 50-year re-union of the 1966 team took master of Birkenhead School in 1963, a role he kept until retirement in 1988. He was place at the 2016 Varsity Match. respected as a disciplinarian who insisted on good manners and appearance and sought to imbue the pupils with his own spiritual values. The re-union took the form of a pre-match lunch in the ERIC room at Twickenham, He would have undoubtedly have been chosen for the British Lions tour of Australia and followed by a thoroughly enjoyable viewing New Zealand in 1950 and having led the Grand Slam winners, might even have been cap- of the match. Eleven of the team returned, tain - but as a schoolmaster in Scotland he was not allowedd to take several months off. with Mac Corry travelling from South Africa for the event. His big time rugby career came to an end in 1954, but not until he had enjoyed one more The day was moment in the limelight by helping Wales to beat the 1953 All Blacks. That 13-8 win at In clockwise order from bottom left Dennis made complete by that wonderful victory in Cardiff Arms Park was the last time a Welsh team beat New Zealand. Gethin; Nick Cosh; Billy Raybould; Mrs. the afternoon. A great day! Rees; Jeremy Philp (friend of Mac Corry); He played one more time for Wales after that, in the 9-6 defeat at Twickenham, and hung Mac Corry; Brian Rees; Mike Gibson; Mrs. Keep up the good work. up his boots at the end of the 1953/54 season. He had played with distinction for Corry; Stu Onyett; Joe Berman; Mrs. Ber- Cambridge University, Edinburgh Wanderers, Gloucester, Newport, man; Colin Duncan. Llanelli, the Barbarians and Wales. David Quinlan - Blue 2000 He married Pegi Lloyd George in 1949 and the couple had five I’m delighted to children, David, who died in 2014 aged 61, Peter, Philip, Cath- say my wife Ciara erine and Rhiannon. He lived in retirement at Llanfairfechan, and I had our sec- Gwynedd. ond child (Julia Rose Quinlan) He was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in 2005, on 10 February and was a distant relative of ex-Wales football international 2017. midfielder Jack Collison. 34 GAZETTE AUTUMN 2017 news • by law) may beshared onaconsidered andconfidential basisonlywith: All information is held and transmitted securely and (in addition to disclosure as permitted or required Security andcontrolled data sharingwithpartners and potential to support CURUFC and The University. 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