RUNDLE CUP DAY

THERE was a shock victory for the Royal Navy over the Army in the historic Rundle Cup match at Tidworth Polo Club.

In a thrilling encounter, the Navy, who considered themselves lucky to come out on top, played well as a team. They defended strongly and took their chances.

The Army had strengthened their team from a two goal to a three goals side in the days leading up to the event. They played well and were very unfortunate not to convert more of their many chances.

At the end of this tense match there was just half a goal in it – the victorious Navy scoring four and a half goals.

Earlier in the day the CSPA team took to the polo field against The British Forces Foundation/Highgrove team. HRH The Prince of Wales, Prince William and Miss Zara Phillips were joined by the CSPA Director Mark Cann. He replaced Prince Harry who had to pull out of the line-up because of an injury.

Just two days earlier the princes had played in atrocious weather at the charity polo day in Sandhurst - but on Rundle Cup Day the conditions were even worse.

Despite the monsoon-like rain there was some impressive polo action. The royal side put up a great fight against a strong Combined Services Polo Association team who ran out winners by six goals to five.

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