Miners gotta lotta bottle

After five years of trying, the RSM rugby team brought "The Bottle" back to the union bar. The game was a fiercely fought contest from the start, Cambourne literally fighting for the ball. The weight of the RSM pack always meant that Cambourne would struggle in the scrums, with RSM taking several strikes against the head early on in the game. Special mention goes to our two props Jamie and Murray for their efforts. Lineouts were another of RSM superiority, with Omar catching everything that came his way.

After twenty minutes RSM opened the scoring with a try in the corner from Matt. At half-time only the one try separated the teams, but now RSM had the wind in their favour.

RSM took full advantage which led to a try from Man of the Match Stuart. Cambourne were quick to come back with a forwards’ try in the corner. RSM replied from the kick-off, after the first maul, the ball came back to them. Jeff, the fly half, took the ball and delivered a killer blow, with a superb drop-goal from half way.

With victory assured and with hordes of cheering supporters wetting themselves, it only remained for the RSM to hang on for five minutes. "The Bottle" was finally held aloft by the RSM captain Martyn, and now it sits proudly behind the union bar.

RSMRFC 18 - 5 Cambourn