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Cambridge cyclist a world champion, again

Jim McMurray has added another rainbow jersey and gold medal to his collection after a spectacular performance at the 2018 UCI Gran Fondo World Champs in Italy recently. The Cambridge cyclist reclaimed his men’s 55…

First XV national champions

St Peter’s School’s First XV has successfully defended the National Co-Ed title – becoming the only team to win it back-to-back since St Kent’s in 2011 – after an emphatic victory over Rangiora High School…

Sun welcome at cross country

Sunny weather came just in time for the Cambridge Combined Rural Schools Cross Country at Karapiro on September 7. Held at the Mighty River Domain, students from Karapiro, Kaipaki, Roto-o-Rangi, Te Miro and Horahora School…

Double victory for Cambridge shooters

Shooters from the Cambridge Small Bore Rifle Target Shooting Club have enjoyed two massive wins recently. Some of the club members were selected to represent the Waikato in an open competition against Taranaki on August…

Lacrosse boys finish third

Cambridge High School’s boys’ lacrosse team have finished the season off on a high note winning their final game against Hamilton Boys’ High School – earning third place overall in the season, behind Te Awamutu…

Basketball nationals this weekend

Cambridge sports fans can head over the Kaimai Ranges this weekend to catch all the action at the NZ Wheelchair Basketball Nationals in Tauranga, with a trio of locals taking part. Wheelchair athletes Maioro Barton…

Tough finish at Burghley Horse Trials

Cambridge eventing champion Sir Mark Todd finished up last week at the Burghley Horse Trials in the UK in 18th place on 49.6, rounding off a weekend that didn’t quite go his way. “He jumped…

International outing for CHS team

For the first time the Cambridge High School U15 sevens team travelled to Noumea, New Caledonia recently for an under 16s tournament.  The July tournament combined U16 boys’ and under 19 girls’ teams from clubs…

Para-cyclist smashes goal at world champs

Cambridge’s inspirational para-cyclist Eltje Malzbender has returned from the Para-cycling Road World Championships with more than one reason to smile, having made a top placing as well as smashing her goal with an unexpectedly fast…

Cricketers make promising squad

Cricket players at St Peter’s School have had their perfection on the pitch recognized by the leading cricket association in this half of the North Island. Northern Districts Cricket – the home of one of…

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