Nottingham Rugby to take part in Rugby Against Cancer’s sock takeover

Nottingham will be wearing Rugby Against Cancer socks in their Champ Rugby round 17 fixture against Cambridge.

Throughout the month of February, players, coaches and supporters will wear Rugby Against Cancer socks to spark conversations that matter. These aren’t just socks; they’re a visible reminder that 1 in 2 of us will be affected by cancer and that no one should face it alone. Every pair worn helps raise funds to provide care packs, respite stays at the RAC Shack, and direct support for individuals and families navigating a cancer diagnosis. By pulling on the socks, we’re pulling together as a rugby community showing that it’s more than a game. It’s more than rugby.

The game at The Bay on Friday 13 March kicks off at 7.45pm, with Nottingham sitting just 2 points outside of the play-off spots.

Nottingham 33 – 66 Northampton Saints

Nottingham may have been outscored two to one by the reigning Premiership champions but they were by no means outplayed. The Archers scored five tries against a Northampton Saints lineup that included a number of first teamers as the visitors looked to secure a home tie in the knock-out stages of the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Rugby Against Cancer ambassador and Nottingham winger, Sam Mercer, was pleased with how the Archers acquitted themselves: “We knew we would be facing a challenge against a Premiership outfit that came with a really strong side but the boys fronted up well to score over 30 points. We went after physicality and I think we brought that, especially in the first half, then the subs also made an impact.”

Sam also touched on the sock takeover after the game: “Rugby Against Cancer, who I’ve been associated with for the past two years, harness the rugby community to enhance the lives of those living with cancer. It’s amazing with turnouts like this at these sorts of games to raise as much awareness as possible, even if it means a horrendous clash of the blue, white and pink socks! But the more people that know about the charity, the more people can get involved and the more people we can help living with a diagnosis.”