The team secured a 36-19 win over Cantabrigian 2s on Saturday afternoon, with a standout second-half performance.

Despite a promising start, St Ives found themselves trailing at half-time, with Cantabs opening the scoring with an early try.

The home side answered back with a try from Tommy Newman, converted by Matthew Millar, levelling the scores.

James Inman added another try, with Millar's conversion giving St Ives a 14-5 advantage.

However, Cantabs responded with two converted tries, taking a 19-14 lead into the break.

The second half saw a rejuvenated St Ives side take control of the game.

Josh Taylor's try shortly after the restart cut the deficit, and the hosts never looked back.

The forwards provided a solid platform for the backs to exploit, leading to a series of impressive attacking plays.

Jamie Smith and Jamie Pickervance both crossed the line, with Millar landing his third conversion, extending St Ives' lead.

As Cantabs struggled to cope with the relentless pressure, Jeremy Irons sealed the win with his first try for the club.

Captain Ben Peach praised the team's determination: "It was by no means an easy game, one that was a battle at the beginning, but after half-time we showed great passages of ball movement."

His words encapsulated St Ives' comeback, having trailed 19-14 at the interval, they shut out Cantabs in the second half and ran in four unanswered tries.

Special recognition was given to Tom Graves for his exceptional performance, earning him the Man of the Match award.

The win, built on resilience, physicality and excellent ball movement, marks a promising start to St Ives' home campaign.