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Read more at: Cambridge rugby community left shocked by death of Gareth McComb at 42

Cambridge rugby community left shocked by death of Gareth McComb at 42

20 June 2023

The sporting community in Cambridge has been left devastated following the death of former Cambridge Rugby captain Gareth McComb at the age of 42. Gareth, who lived in Cambridge but was originally from Belfast, collapsed on the evening of Thursday, June 1 during a run. Paramedics fought for around an hour to save Gareth...


Read more at: UCAPP athlete Phoebe Barker treated a sick goat before medalling at national championships

UCAPP athlete Phoebe Barker treated a sick goat before medalling at national championships

5 June 2023

Veterinary student Phoebe Barker was asked to lend a hand on the farm where she was staying before her race For most cyclists, the night before a race is reserved for winding down. It's a time for last-minute equipment tweaks, head-sized bowls of pasta, and mulling over race tactics. Then, once the to-do list has been...


Read more at: Sports Awards 2023 - Shortlists Announced!

Sports Awards 2023 - Shortlists Announced!

1 June 2023

The shortlists for the Sports Awards 2023 are revealed during the week commencing 29th May on the University of Cambridge Sport website and social media channels! Check out the eight award category shortlists: Club of the Year Based on the success in all areas of a club Team of the Year Awarded to the most successful...


Read more at: Cambridge host the 148th Varsity Athletics Match at Wilberforce Road

Cambridge host the 148th Varsity Athletics Match at Wilberforce Road

12 May 2023

On Sunday 7 May under sunny skies, Wilberforce Road played host to the 148th Varsity Athletics Match! Having been an unusually wet spring, CUAC and OUAC were delighted to be greeted by warm temperatures and a clear day for the event. The deckchairs were out as spectators enjoyed a fantastic meet with strong competition and...


Read more at: Fourteen Crews Medal for Cambridge at BUCS Regatta!

Fourteen Crews Medal for Cambridge at BUCS Regatta!

4 May 2023

Another successful year for Cambridge at BUCS Regatta! 57 crews from Cambridge took to the water at Holme Pierrepoint last weekend, most of those from Cambridge University Boat Club, as well as several crews representing college boat clubs in beginner and intermediate categories too. Joining CUBC in Nottingham to compete...


Read more at: Fitness Suite Refurbishment

Fitness Suite Refurbishment

4 May 2023

Our Fitness Suite has just been refurbished to now include some amazing new equipment! And it has a brand-new look! The team at the University of Cambridge Sports Centre have been working alongside Technogym to revitalise the Fitness Suite and improve the equipment available to our members! Members can now find a great new...


Read more at: Medal Haul for Cambridge at the BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships!

Medal Haul for Cambridge at the BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships!

3 May 2023

Five medals won across the weekend at the BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships! Cambridge showed their athletic credentials, making it a hugely successful weekend at the final BUCS Athletics event of the year. Despite the competition moving to Manchester from Bedford this year, a strong contingent from Cambridge travelled...


Read more at: Cambridge dominates a weekend of varsity sport

Cambridge dominates a weekend of varsity sport

31 March 2023

Light Blue victories at both the Varsity Rugby Match and The Boat Race It was an exceptional weekend of sport between Cambridge and Oxford University which saw Cambridge win five out of six sporting fixtures. The Light Blues won the 141st men’s Varsity Rugby Match on Saturday, followed by The Boat Race on Sunday where...


Read more at: Cambridge University Modern Pentathlon Team in the medals at BUCS!

Cambridge University Modern Pentathlon Team in the medals at BUCS!

28 March 2023

What a week for CU Modern Pentathlon! A huge day for the Cambridge University Modern Pentathlon Team at BUCS, taking team gold and bronze! Outstanding individual performances from Anna, taking gold in the Women’s, Tads taking bronze in the Men’s, and Elizabeth with a very close 4th! Anna won the Women’s event, showing...


Read more at: BUCS Orienteering Triumph for CUOC!

BUCS Orienteering Triumph for CUOC!

23 March 2023

Fantastic results for CU Orienteering Club at the annual BUCS event last weekend! Weekend highlights included a silver individual medal for UCAPP athlete, Peter Molloy, silver medals for the men's relay team, and a 2nd place finish overall for CUOC. Full report written by CU Orienteering President, Sarah Pedley. " BUCS on...


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