Rickmansworth & Isambard Cricket Club

Isambard Cricket Club was founded in 1995 by a number of friends, many of whom met on an MSc course at Brunel University in Uxbridge, Middlesex. The team were named after the engineer who gave his name to that university - Isambard Kingdom Brunel. After one (nigh-on) legendary match in that first season, the club started playing regularly in 1996, and have continued ever since. In those early days, the club used to play home games at Ivinghoe Aston C.C., near Leighton Buzzard in Bucks. However, with the demise of that team, Isambard became a wandering side in 2000.

The club's motto ibi aut propre - "there or thereabouts" - neatly epitomised the numerous seasons of mediocre cricket which Isambard impressed upon the sporting world. That said, disturbing signs of what might be considered to be competence started to appear a few years ago, not entirely unconnected with an influx of Antipodeans to the team.

2004 and 2005 saw the team become a home for a number of 'backpacker cricketers' - Aussies, Kiwis and Saffers who spend some of their time in London playing for Isambard. 2005 in particular saw an unprecedented number of players turning out for the club, and an unheard-of fifteen matches and twelve wins. Alas, with their enthusiasm rekindled by such success, many of Isambard's players decided that they would like to try their hand at league cricket. Isambard therefore returned to its roots - a club for those whose enthusiasm is not necessarily matched by their ability.

2009 and 2010 saw the club struggle to put teams out, with poor results (although a lot of effort) on the pitch.  It was a real possibility that the club would fold.  However, the team were then approached by Rickmansworth CC, with a view to forming a joint Sunday side, to play social and Chess Valley League cricket.  The vast majority of Isambard members agreed with the proposal, and so Rickmansworth and Isambard CC was born.

Following the merger, Rickmansworth and Isambard remains the home of players who all enjoy their cricket. Hopefully this website will give its viewers some idea of the spirit of the club. If you have any queries, or even (heaven forbid) fancy playing for us, please get in touch. You'll find all the details you need in the 'Contacts' section. Otherwise, why not waste a little of your working afternoon by having a look around the website?