Thursday 23rd October 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...

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...

England batter Canada to claim the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

After consecutive final defeats in 2017 and 2022, England have finally claimed a third...

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

Tiddlywinks strikes again

Varsity team training hard against stiff opposition from Cambridge

Grand National Horse-by-Horse Guide

Can't be bothered doing your own research for the Grand National? Here's Cherwell's guide on which horses could bolster your pocket this Saturday.

How to Win (money) on Grand National Day

Cherwell's racing expert gives you his tips for betting at the Grand National.

Agonizing Varsity defeat for OUAFC Blues

A second half comeback by Cambridge overcomes the Blues 3-2 in a thrilling contest.

Oxford Seek Revenge in Varsity Football Match

Jonathan Davidson previews the 129th Varsity Football Match.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Boat Race

Are you a newbie to rowing? Learn everything you need to know about the University's biggest sporting event.

Oxford Dominate Henley Boat Races 2013

Oxford produce a clean sweep of victories against the Tabs.

OUWBC look to improve Varsity record

Edward Lowe previews the 68th Annual Newton Women's Boat Race.

Blues swimmers storm to Bracknell success

OUSC Captain Thomas Booth reports on yet more post-Varsity victories in the pool.

Cherwell tries: real tennis

Tamsyn Woodman tries her hand at the real sport of kings

Netballers in double Varsity win

Hannah McKay watched the Blues outclass Cambridge again after the Roos secured a narrow win

Swapping Wahoo for Wembley

Bradford City fan Max Dixon put all thoughts of Oxford aside as he made the trip to Wembley for his club's special day

Interview: Sir Trevor Brooking

The FA's head of youth development Sir Trevor Brooking shares his vision for the future of the national game with Edward Lowe

Footballers should learn respect from rugby

Will Dufton is shocked at the way college footballers treat their referees and urges them to learn from rugby players' example

Cherwell tries: Motorsport

Alex Hawkins-Hooker joins the Oxford University motorsport team on one of their test days as they prepare for this term's racing

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