Sport
Sport vs studies: can a balance be found?
From 1896 to 2020, a considerable 170 Olympic medals have been won by Oxford alumni in a whole range of sports. This certainly is impressive, but is it possible to uphold this standard of achievement in sport whilst still studying at one of the most academically challenging universities?
Who will avoid the drop? The implications of Everton’s points deduction on the relegation battle
The Blues have now been docked a staggering eight points, leaving them just five points above relegation.
There’s no ‘I’ in team… or is there?
"How can F1 possibly function as a team sport when there is only ever one winner?"
Was India Bazball’s graveyard or its baptism by fire?
This series has been Bazball’s baptism as a mature, seasoned cricketing philosophy. They lost: now, they will learn.
Boat Race 2024: Both Oxford crews lose to Cambridge
This is Cambridge’s fifth victory out of the last six races for the men, and the seventh consecutive victory for Cambridge women.
English Fans and European Football – In Conversation With Julien Laurens
When I was looking for someone to speak to about the relationship between English fans and leagues from around the world, there was no one better to speak to.
GROW British Rowing: A step in the right direction or not far enough?
Undoubtedly British Rowing’s initiatives are a step in the right direction, but like many journeys towards inclusivity, it cannot be done alone.
Chelsea’s Goalscoring Blues
The question that Tuchel and his team ought to be asking themselves is “how did we let this happen?”.
Fulham Stadium Plan Throws Boat Race Future Into Doubt
The MP for Putney, Fleur Anderson, has warned that Fulham FC’s planned construction of a pier into the Thames risks putting the Oxford Cambridge...
The Run In – Oxford United End of Season Preview
Can the men push for a play-off place and extend their season all the way to Wembley? Can the women’s side achieve a historic promotion?
It’s Oxford who celebrate: Men win while women draw in rugby Varsity Matches
"Oxford's Callum Grant popped a ball to Luke Wyllie, sprinting underneath the posts to put Oxford ahead."
Oli Hall’s Oxford United Updates – W10
"Oxford United dramatically salvaged a late draw at the Kassam on Saturday as Luke McNally headed home in the 95th minute."
Oxford victory at 36th Women’s Varsity Football match
"After a tense 2-2 draw in normal time, the Dark Blues came out on top 4-1 in penalties."
Oli Hall’s Oxford United Updates – W9
"The senior men were up next in the three o’clock kick-off and yet again they brought the drama. United travelled to Shrewsbury and took a deserved lead through Matty Taylor after eleven minutes. They failed to make the most of their other chances though and Ryan Bowman got the crowd going again with an equaliser on the hour mark. Cameron Brannagan had other ideas though and converted from the spot with eight minutes left to play to seal all three points."
Oli Hall’s Oxford United Updates – W8
"Fans at Court Place Farm bore witness to a simply sensational Oxford performance as they ran out 7-0 winners."
Jesus is Risen: Cuppers final glory for JCFC
"Deep into stoppage time, Flavius Vlasiu conceded a penalty which Josh Goldstein neatly dispatched with the last touch of the game..."
Viva La Varsity
"The friendly animosity of the rivalry between Oxford and Cambridge is an energetic distraction to the soul-burning and hand-hurting activities of academic life."
USWNT Have Won this Equal Pay Battle, Now Comes the War
"As consequential as this might seem on the surface, the deal is full of holes and the real fight for women’s sport is only just beginning."
Nigel Lambert: 12 Years Refereeing Oxford
"Always keen to debrief teams on their performance following matches, and enjoying friendships with longer-serving players and the groundsmen of Oxford, he is not someone whose humility or warmth players need reminding of."
