Formed in 1923 and with the nickname 'Blood and Sand', Cambridge RFC have had several well known players in their ranks over the years including scrum half Richard Eric Gautrey 'Dicky' Jeeps CBE (1931 - 2016) who represented and captained England in the late 50's and early 60's, who was a British Lion and former RFU President, prop Robert Steven (Scotland, 1962) and winger Andy Hancock (England), who scored a 70-yard try against Scotland in 1965 and more recently full back Alex Goode (England).

This season see’s Cambridge in their second consecutive season in National League One. Last season, Cambridge finished in 14th position on 58 points, 11 points behind DMP. Jack Green was their top points scorer with 134, and Mike Ayrton scored their most tries with 13.

National One Table 16/17:

1 Hartpury College (P) 148
2 Plymouth Albion 118
3 Ampthill 108
4 Coventry 101
5 Birmingham Moseley 98
6 Rosslyn Park 86
7 Blackheath 75
8 Esher 74
9 Old Albanian 71
10 Darlington Mowden Park 69
11 Loughborough Students 66
12 Fylde 59
13 Hull Ionians 58
14 Cambridge 58
15 Blaydon (R) 52
16 Macclesfield (R) 31

Cambridge Top Points Scorers 16/17:

134 - Jack Green
85 - Dan Lewis

Cambridge Top Try Scorers 16/17:

13 - Mike Ayrton
12 - James Ayrton

Last season, DMPRFC registered a win against today's opposition in mid-September 2016 at the Arena (37-12), whilst the corresponding away fixture was decidedly closer, DMPRFC scraping a close fought contest (20-25).

Saturday 24th September 2016

Mowden Park 37 (20)
Tries: Ryan, Duff, Gill, Frankland, Murray
Conversions: Ryan 3
Penatlies: Ryan, Allan

Cambridge 12 (0)
Tries: Meek, M.Ayrton
Conversion: Green

Saturday 14th January 2017

Cambridge 20 (15)
Tries: Hema 2, Furbank, Portsmouth

Mowden Park 25 (12)
Tries: Barnard, Uzokwe, Bragman, Craggs
Conversion: Bragman
Penalties: Bragman

Saturday's visitors come into the game on the back of 1 win and 1 defeat so far this season. Cambridge RFC have recorded an opening day away win at Fylde RFC (12 - 25) and lost at home last weekend to Loughborough Students RFC (9 - 14) in torrid conditions.

With back room staff such as player/coach Darren Fox (ex-Northampton Saints RFC, Bedford RFC and Peterborough Lions RFC), now in their ranks for a second stint, then DMPRFC will have to match what will inevitably be a tough challenge 'up front'.

Please note that tickets for Saturday's game will be available from the WEST Stand Turnstiles for this game, rather than the usual South-West. Tickets will also be available for entry via the CrossBar. Fans can see 2 games for the price of 1 with the DMP Sharks facing Gloucester-Hartpury in a 4pm kick off immediately after the men's game. As always, Queenie & Queenie+ members go free, with memberships available online by clicking here