Joy: Kate Marks celebrates
CAMBRIDGE’S women defended their crown as they held off a late Oxford fightback to win 8-5 in the 30th anniversary of the fixture.
Cambridge showed why they are unbeaten this season with centre partnership of Mary Coleman and Bluebell Nicholls at the fore.
Nicholls almost broke the deadlock when she smashed her way over the line but was held up in the opening quarter.
The 2017 champions weren’t to be denied again minutes later when No.8 Emily Pratt picked up and powered over in the 30th minute.
With the conversion missed, Oxford continued to cause p...
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