Wednesday 4th March 2026

Sport

OURFC crush Cambridge to sweep Varsity 2026 

Stepping out onto the field carrying the weight of a historic rivalry is one thing; winning the battle is another. Yet that is exactly what Oxford’s Blues did last...

A matchweek with the OURFC Blues

Oxford is starting to wake up, a couple of cars and the occasional runner dotted about the roads.

Away day blues: The impact of unfamiliar territory

With Varsity season fully underway, conquering the complications of an away day is key to a successful display of Oxford’s sporting superiority.

Off the bench, on the mend

Oxford’s eight week termly orbit cares little for the inconvenience of an injury or...

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

Meet the ‘Oardinary Boys’ set to take on the Atlantic

Fraser Macdonald-Lister speaks to the Oxonians planning a three thousand-mile summer row for charity

Christ Church win Floorball Cuppers

Felix Westerén reports on a dramatic day of action at the Iffley Road Sports Centre

Cliché of the week: “Transfer saga of the summer”

Thomas Browne revels in the excitement of the opening of the summer transfer window

Summer VIIIs stories you may have missed

Matt Roller reports on ejector crabs, fines, beer boats and Instagram rivalries

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