The Paul Beard Sports Fund

The Master officially launched the Paul Beard Sports Fund during a lunch held at yesterday's Nomura Varsity Match. Following Paul's (Natural Science,1984) sudden passing in January this year at the age of 43, a number of his close Johnian friends have helped to set up and contribute to a College fund in his memory. The fund which is intended to contribute towards the expenses of Johnians playing University or College sport with a preference for rugby, cricket, hockey, football, racquet sports, swimming and waterpolo, links Paul's passion for sport and his dedication to helping others with his love of St John's. Click here to find out more.

The day also saw three Johnians, Sandy Reid (sub fly half), Alex Cheetham (sub prop) and Fred Burdon (inside centre) take Cambridge to a thrilling 31-27 victory, the sixty-first win for the light blues.