Memories & Milestones
With over a century of clashes to choose from, the Varsity Match is full of special memories for players and rugby fans alike. Here we relive some magic moments in the company of:
Harry Vassall (Oxford Captain 1881/3)
recounting early matches between the universities…
Charlie Marriott (Cambridge Captain 1883)
providing a resume of key games from his era…
Sir David Frost
writing about the enduring appeal of the annual encounter…
Every player to appear for Oxford 1871/2009
your A-Z listing of dark blue ‘Blues’…
Every player to appear for Cambridge 1871/2009
Simply click on the relevant PDF file to share these evocative recollections from years gone by. Enjoy…
PS: If you played in the Varsity Match or have special memories of attending one of the fixtures we’d love to hear from you! Please e-mail us brief details and we will get back to you before the end of the year. Any ‘memories’ or anecdotes featured on next year’s website will be rewarded with a £30 gift-voucher from Jack Wills. Please e-mail info@can-docommunications.co.uk. Alternatively, write to: Varsity Match Memories, can-do communications, Grove Park Studios, 188-192 Sutton Court Road, London W4 3HR. Thank you…
