Monday 22nd June 2026

Sport

Branding the beautiful game: How the World Cup logo signifies the commercialisation of football

As billions around the world gear up for the beautiful game to touch down in not one, but three cultural superpowers, there has been an overriding sense of disgruntlement...

It’s impossible not to be Romantic about football 

It’s impossible to not be romantic about football, and by that I mean Romantic...

Goodbye football: Welcoming political tension to the centre stage of the World Cup

It’s been four years since England men lost to France at the quarter finals...

The women who turned the tide

Summer 2024 Annie Anezakis has just been elected OUBC Women’s President, Lilli Freischem is celebrating...

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

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.

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