Sam Robson (G 79-81) recalls women’s rugby.

“Sport was one of the many reasons why I loved my two years on Grindal House and why I was desperate to study at Loughborough University. On my pre A level visit there, I was shown round by the captain of its women’s rugby team and, suddenly, a whole new sport opened up to me. On my return to school, I proudly announced my plans to play the women’s game, to much hilarity from both teachers and fellow pupils. 

With a wry smile, I accepted the invitation to attend the St Bees School 1st XV Dinner at the end of the 1987/88 season. In the intervening seven years I played for Loughborough University, Wasps, Great Britain in the inaugural women’s rugby international match against France in 1986, and England. 

I may have had my fifteen minutes of fame but I was outshone by Stuart Lancaster many years later, though I am still proud to have shared the same St Bees rugby heritage and platform with him that evening thirty years ago!” 

The programme for the evening, including the guest list may be seen here.

 

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