Saturday 8th 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...

Blues edge out battling Dubliners

Peter Woodcock reports from Iffley Road where the men’s Blues managed to cling onto a narrow lead against Trinity College, Dublin

Away day magic is hard to beat

The Secret College Footballer returns to demystify the magic of an away game

Blues play through the night for Um Rio

Thomas Browne reports on a 24-hour rugby session at Iffley Road

Cliché of the week: “Nadal is past it”

The Spaniard still has plenty left in the tank, writes Jorge Lopez Llorente

Cliché of the week: “He’s really enjoying his football at the moment”

Barnaby Harrison tries to unpack a seemingly mindless phrase for cliché of the week

Cuppers – the greatest show on earth?

The Secret College Footballer returns with a look ahead to the 2017/18 season

Blues finish third in Elite University Cup

Thomas Browne reports on the Men's Blues' dramatic tour of China

Ben Stokes’ arrest has killed England’s Ashes chances

Jack Beadsworth sees little cause for optimism ahead of England's tour Down Under

2017/18 JCR Premier League preview: Catz favourites to retain the title

Matt Roller previews the 2017/18 JCR Premier Division

Cherwell’s guide to sport at Oxford

With so many opportunities on offer, sporting life at the university is just what you make it, writes Matt Roller

De Boerexit Means De Boerexit: Have Palace Got it Right?

James Martin asks the question of whether Crystal Palace were right to send manager Frank De Boer packing after just four league games

Has football finally sold its soul to money?

Jack Allsopp tries to make sense of Neymar's staggering transfer to PSG

Gus Poyet: “You have to be clear in what you believe”

Ex-Sunderland and Brighton manager Gus Poyet analyses pressure, power, and money in football with Daniel Curtis

Crichard’s haul sees Oxford slump to four-day defeat

Matt Roller reports on a disappointing four days at Fenner's

Inside the madness of the MLS

Shiv Bhardwaj reports from the Stanford Stadium on the Cali Clasico

Oxford exact revenge at Lord’s

Gnodde and Marsden ensure Oxford triumph at Lord's to avenge their defeat in the T20 last week

Double defeat for Oxford in Varsity T20

Matt Roller reports on a disappointing day of cricket at Fenner's

‘Quanne’s’ romp to Hockey Cuppers win

Harry Style reports on a shock result in the final of mixed Hockey Cuppers

Cliché of the week: “Professional foul”

Thomas Browne takes issue with the cynical nature of modern defending

The secret coach who revived Alastair Cook’s career

In a rare interview, Gary Palmer tells Matt Roller about his desire to become involved with the ECB

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