Sunday 15th June 2025

Sport

Away days for less than a tenner (plus hand luggage)

You probably know Prague as the boozy city break loved by British teenagers and stag do-goers alike. But did you know you could also attend a game at one...

And the Isis roared – Summer Eights 2025

For the viewing public, and those involved in the racing, Summer Eights 2025 gave...

In defence of the much-maligned offseason

What will you watch? That’s always the complaint, the second the final whistle blows...

Fencing Novices may be new, but they get the point

Varsity competitions might seem out of reach to many. Sportspeople who fill the ranks...

Cricket Cuppers takes centre-stage

Jonathan Davidson reports on victories for Balliol and St Catherine’s in the last 16

‘If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball’

Josh Platt reviews the madness that is the annual RAG event Dodgeball Cuppers

The Tour de France’s meaner brother

Samuele Volpe looks ahead to the next couple of weeks of cycling in the brutal Giro D’Italia

Oxford edged out past the chequered flag

Scott Houghton recounts Oxford’s tight defeat in the Motorsport Varsity at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

OURFC’s Morris shines after switching codes

Edward Lowe interviews Sean Morris about life at new outfit Oxford Inspires RL

The Premier League’s worst XI of the season

Josh Platt looks at those players who have thoroughly disappointed their clubs and supporters this season so far

Students celebrate Ascension Day

Lincoln hosts traditional custom of throwing pennies

Ice hockey players denied Blues status

Team accuses Sports Federation of “a year-long campaign of unethical treatment”

May the 4th not be with you, Tiddlywinkers!

Oxford team lose 8 straight matches to Cambridge in tiddlywinks Varsity match

The Paradox Of Life And Art

Melissa Thorne on the dangers that can come of confusing life and art

Uncertainty over Athletics Cuppers winners

Jonathan Davidson reports from Trinity Cuppers at the Iffley Road Stadium

The most ridiculous event in the world

George Colenutt attempts to understand the madness of the NFL Draft system

Cherwell’s Workouts: Football

Samuele Volpe trains with OUAFC

The Premier League’s worst XI of the season

Josh Platt looks at those players who have thoroughly disappointed their clubs and supporters this season so far

Jammin to… ‘Biggest Fan Ever’ by Filthy Boy

Luke Barratt wants to share this disturbing but enthralling narrative song

Let’s Not Get Hitched

Marc Pacitti is unimpressed by Richard Seymour's partisan attitude in 'Unhitched: The Trial Of Christopher Hitchens'

Balliol beat New/St Hilda’s in season opener

Jonathan Davidson reports on Balliol’s crushing victory over their title rivals

Blues excel in Marathon Varsity

Edward Lowe reports on a more unusual event in the Oxbridge sporting calendar

Greyhounds put down

Edward Lowe reports on an agonising Oxfordshire Cup Final defeat for OURFC 2nds

Coaches need to focus on mind over matter

Samuele Volpe explores how coaches are most important to their sportsmen as a source of inspiration

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