Thursday 6th November 2025

Sport

Austria, the Allianz, and applause: How we make spaces divine

In March I twice came very close to something holy: once in Austria and once in the Allianz.  In Vienna, where Mozart played, lived, and died, I buy a ticket...

Oxford Sailors take on the Celtic Sea

Many people would consider offshore yacht racing a somewhat daunting, if not downright insane,...

The elusive magic of club cricket

As summer draws to a close and we all arrive in Oxford ready for...

Over 12,000 compete in the 2025 Oxford Half Marathon

Thousands took to the streets of Oxford yesterday morning to race in the Oxford...

What this World Cup will mean for the future of women’s football

With the World Cup now long behind us, the promise of a new era for female representation in the sport beckons. The USA's victory...

UEFA Nations League: fun or flop?

Another opportunity for both players and fans to engage with their national team and challenge for silverware should not be taken lightly, as the UEFA Nations League provides a new, refreshing and competitive avenue for International football, distracting fans from the wait for next summer’s European Championships.

Why has basketball not taken off in the UK?

Perhaps it is the case that in each society there is a limited amount of space for popular sports. Once a particular sporting culture has established itself and the country’s sports fans’ conscience is occupied by particular sports, there is a diminished capacity for interest in additional sports.

Foxes do the double in college Futsal

Foxes ended up victorious after a dramatic final against M&Ms that was decided by penalties.

Seventh heaven for OUCC at Lords

The Men's cricket Blues team exact revenge on the Tabs.

A weekend to remember

If anything, this year’s Champions League Final acted as a smokescreen (or more precisely a red flare) to cover the more exciting and controversial events of a jam-packed weekend for sports fans around the world.

A front-foot approach

What can the Cricket World Cup do to increase its fanbase?

Magdalen claim victory in Chess Cuppers tournament

Few crowds ever out-flock the bustling tourists of Christ Church's Tom Quad, but on one sunny Saturday afternoon, the feat was achieved by a...

Women’s Blues win Twenty:20 Varsity

Women's Blues and Men's Authentics seize victory over Cambridge, while Men's Blues are narrowly defeated

A history of Punting: past and present

Looking back at the history of Oxford punting

A new era for English football

What a European finals double-header means for the English game

Beyond the surface level: which court is the ideal one for tennis?

Few major sports are defined by their playing surface in the same way that tennis is.

Harris Manchester sweep the floor in Floorball Cuppers

The side beat Keble in the final to claim the Cuppers title

Worcester run riot in Athletics Cuppers

Impressive individual performances in the lead up to the season

Futsal Club off to a flying start

Men and Women’s fledgling Futsal teams continue to grow with victories over Staffordshire Uni

A whole new ball game

Oliver Donaldson on rackets sports you might not know

Worcester win hockey Cuppers again

Sweet revenge for Worcester as they defeat Teddy Hall

Riding into the Record Books

British road cyclists seek to defend their titles after a dominant few years in the Grand Tours

Giving thanks to football

Greg Pankhurst reports on what became a breath-taking week for English football

Sibling rivalry: St Hugh’s take on Clare College

Lucy Tansley reports on this multi-sport all-day event

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