File 3 - Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club

The contents are match cards produced by C.U.R.U.F.C. unless stated otherwise.

1. A Cambridge University XV v. Wasps XV. Cambridge, 4 November 1944.
2. A Cambridge University XV v. St Bart.'s Hospital. Cambridge, 11 November 1944.
3. A Cambridge University XV v. Rosslyn Park XV. Cambridge, 18 November 1944.
4. A Cambridge University XV v. St Mary's Hospital XV. Cambridge, 25 November 1944.
5. C.U.R.U.F.C. fixtures for 1945.
6. A Cambridge University XV v. Guy's Hospital XV. Cambridge, 3 February 1945. Accompanied by a card from E. Bole of Magdalene College informing Whittle that he has been selected to play.
7. A Cambridge University XV v. Bedford XV. Cambridge, 10 February 1945.
8. A Cambridge University XV v. New Zealand Services XV. Cambridge, 14 February 1945.
9. A Cambridge University XV v. London XV. Cambridge, 21 February 1945.
10. A Cambridge University XV v. R.A.A.F. XV. Cambridge, 24 February 1945.
11. A Cambridge University XV v. An Oxford University XV. Cambridge, 3 March 1045. Accompanied by a slip from the Junior Proctor, Frederick Brittain, dated 1 March 1945, giving Whittle permission to hold a dinner on behalf of the Club at the Lion Hotel on the 3rd.
12. Match card produced by Oxford University Rugby Football Club. An Oxford University XV v. A Cambridge University XV. Oxford, 2 December 1944. Signed by Tommy (T.C.K.) Marr of Trinity Hall, Cambridge ('From one full back to another') and by J.W. Hele of Hertford College, Oxford. The reverse features the O.U.R.F.C. fixtures for 1944–1945. Accompanied by a photograph of the match in progress; commentary on the reverse of the photo records a 3–3 draw and describes what is happening in the scene: 'A lineout: David (left wing) approaching the fray. Lyn Wallace (hooker) half-obscured. Myself and John Bance jumping. Brian preparing for his effort. Eric, Gordon and Michael moving up in support. Jimmy (scrum ½), awaiting the ball. Refferee [sic] in obstructive position.'