Danny Richards gets hat-trick as Cantabrigian get first win of the season

Danny Richards’ hat-trick of tries helped Cantabrigian register their first win of the season, with a 19-18 victory over Wymondham in London League 2NE.

They opened the scoring in the 24th minute. A scrum seven metres out was driven over the line, and Richards dotted down at the back of the pack. Finlay Laing added the conversion.

It remained 7-0 at half time, but the visitors made all the running at the start of the second period.

Wymondham’s left winger touched down in the corner, and they then added a penalty to make it 8-7.

Another penalty from the visitors saw them extend their lead to 11-7.

Cantabs were under constant pressure, and another converted try saw them trail 18-7 with 15 minutes remaining.

A driving maul was set up by Cantabs, and Richards finished off the move for his second try as they reduced the deficit to six points.

In the closing stages, a six-metre scrum saw Cantabs drive over the line and Richards applied the finishing touch for his hat-trick. Laing then landed the conversion to seal Cantabs’ one-point win.

Cantabs are away to Wanstead this Saturday (October 23).