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...

Hughes wide of the Mark for Stoke City

Barnaby Harrison argues that Stoke's regression is down to their manager's failings

Cliché of the week: ‘If Messi had scored that’

Matt Roller says that great goals are even more special when scored by average players

‘Absolute wally’ Cook’s Boat Race medal drama

Cherwell's Sport Editor undercovers the bizarre story of a lost and found Boat Race medal

Life after cricket for Varsity hero Sam Agarwal

Matt Roller speaks to the man with the highest-ever Varsity score about his career

Slow start for England’s IPL stars

Shiv Bhardwaj reports on an underwhelming set of English performances in the Indian Premier League

Warren Gatland selects controversial Lions squad for upcoming summer tour

Eyebrows have been raised at the presence of 12 Welshmen in the squad

The gradual death of the FA Youth Cup

Matt Roller says the lack of first-team opportunities for academy graduates throws the Youth Cup's purpose into question

Oxford Men battle to Boat Races victory

Oxford avenge their defeat last year and the women's defeat earlier in the day

Oxford Women beaten in the Boat Race

Cambridge's initial lead proved long-lasting after Oxford caught a crab with their first stroke

UPDATE: Boat Races set to go ahead after discovery of unexploded WWII bomb

Event expected to take place as planned after police inspected the area

Six Nations hints at future Lions XV

With the Six Nations over, Theo Davies-Lewis picks his strongest British and Irish Lions XV

Why AFC Wimbledon is the people’s answer to modern football

George Steijger writes that AFC Wimbledon's recent win over MK Dons was a victory for football fans

Oxford secure Varsity football double

James Sharples and David Coates report on a day of dominance for Oxford's football teams

Dark Blues hopeful ahead of first Varsity Football double-header

Matthew Roller reports on Oxford's high hopes ahead of Sunday's Varsity Football fixtures

Oxford announce crews for the Boat Races

Cherwell reports on Oxford's squad announcements

Oxford complete Varsity hockey double

Matthew Roller reports on a memorable day for Oxford Hockey

Concussion: a growing issue across the world of sport

Tom Mason discusses the growing threat of concussion in multiple sports

Top three golf holes

Karl Frey picks his top three golf-holes in the world and explains why

Head to Head: blues OURLFC captain and Pembroke captain of boats

With Varsity just around the corner, the rugby league team are training hard to gain an edge over their Cambridge opponents. Jordan Ayling, OURLFC captain, is confident that Oxford will be able to prevail over the ‘Tabs’ in an interview with George Mason. Torpids will soon be upon us and Pembroke College Boat Club are training hard to try and defend the Men’s fi rst division title. PCBC Captain, Chris Liang, gives an inside view to Karl Frey.

Sport thought: The growth of ‘Britball’

Tom Hartley discuss the growth of American Football and the NFL in England

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