The Lions, well a combination of Lions, Colts, Tigers & Wasps took on the varsity winners.  

Cambridge took an early lead with a converted try by Owen Edwards. (7 – 0) This  was cancelled out by a fine try from Alex Taylor who’s jinking run left the students grasping thin air.( 7 – 7) 

In a game which was continually interrupted by the whistle, (a world record for feeding the scrum!!) Ricky Nebitt was the first to see yellow, unsure of the offence but we think this ensured the refs family entrance to Cambridge. On half time Cambs pressure told, they were awarded a penalty in front of the posts. (10 – 7) 

Cambridge had the better of the half, as the Lions/Tigers struggled to establish a platform to work from.  

Half Time  

Cambridge 10 – 7 Lions. 

No sooner had the second half started that subject of ‘University top up fees’ came up, No problem - penalty Cambridge (13 – 7).  The Lions were now playing with the wind, but it was Cambridge who were controlling the game. 

Attacking in the Lions 22 saw another try (18 – 7). A penalty (Student digs sorted) was added (21 – 7). Lions now needed points and fast. A line out take by the impressive Peter Short was then driven over the line for Glen Carson to score ( 21 – 12). From the restart Cambridge gained another penalty ( 2.1 degree), but moving the ball wide it was intercepted on the Lions 22 by full back Luke Gilbert. He outstripped the cover to touch down under the posts (21 – 19). A Canadian in the crowd whooped with delight "that's a seagull and a half" ummm...

The Lions were now firmly on top, especially in the scrum. Farce ensued when the Cambridge tight head was binned. A replacement prop was already on, so uncontested scrums…..very strange.  

The last move on the game deep in injury time Lions fly half Craig McMullan was yellow carded (1^st class honours) for what looked to be attempting to run with the ball.  

Final score 

Cambridge 21 – 19 Lions