Sport
Celebrating 70 years: The Bannister mile
On May 6th 2024 Oxford marked the 70th anniversary of Roger Bannister’s historic feat
The death of the FA Cup
The magic of the FA cup is a sentiment that all fans of teams below the Premier League hope to experience
Life without sport: Let’s talk injuries
Whether the end of sport comes via retirement or injury, there is always a period of mourning but, importantly, there is always a period of re-finding.
Hassan’s final: St Catz defeat New College 7-0
The second half, which Catz had so completely dominated, saw them saunter to victory assuredly.
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?
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."
Last Dance at Iffley: Cherwell meets the Cuppers captains
In the lead up to the Cuppers final between Balliol and Jesus tonight, Cherwell met the captains of both teams, to find out what the second-oldest competition in world football meant to them, and what they have been doing to prepare for it.
Oli Hall’s Oxford United Updates – W7
"Wins across the board for the men’s and the women’s sides saw the club pay tribute to Joey Beauchamp in stunning style."
OUAFC set to host Reserves Varsity this Weekend
"Not only will there be 3 fantastic games of football but there will also be a bar and food stand running throughout the day."
Oli Hall’s Oxford Updates – W6
"A hugely impressive 4-0 win against Charlton at the Den sees them back up into fourth in the League One table."
A glance at the Lancers: Oxford’s American Football team
"The immense talents of players like Ojeabulu should not be taken for granted, this win could not have happened without the tireless behind-the-scenes work and oversight of various members of Oxford University’s American football community."
Oli Hall’s Oxford Updates – W5
"A Billy Bodin masterclass wasn’t enough for Oxford United as they slumped to back-to-back defeats."
Oli Hall’s Oxford United Updates – W4
"Cameron Brannagan capped what is surely the standout week of his career with a rocket from 25 yards out to bring United level on 82 minutes."
Why Balotelli gamble might prove to be the masterstroke that rescues crisis-hit Italy
"A falling out with head coach Patrick Vieria proved the catalyst for a monumental decline."
Lifting the cloud: South Africa’s return to winning ways
"The series against India could well go some way to dispelling the shadows around the team, if not the still-troubled administrators."
Oli Hall’s Oxford United Update – W3
"Cameron Brannagan scored no fewer than four times from the penalty spot."
