Thursday 5th March 2026

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OURFC crush Cambridge to sweep Varsity 2026 

Stepping out onto the field carrying the weight of a historic rivalry is one thing; winning the battle is another. Yet that is exactly what Oxford’s Blues did last...
Sport Sophi Hayes-Hoyle -

A matchweek with the OURFC Blues

Oxford is starting to wake up, a couple of cars and the occasional runner dotted about the roads.
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Away day blues: The impact of unfamiliar territory

With Varsity season fully underway, conquering the complications of an away day is key to a successful display of Oxford’s sporting superiority.
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Off the bench, on the mend

Oxford’s eight week termly orbit cares little for the inconvenience of an injury or...
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A Sporting Year In Review

With 2015 drawing to a close, the Cherwell Sports Team looks back at the biggest sporting stories of the year both in and out of Oxford.

A merry, sporty Christmas

Cherwell’s top picks this Christmas for sports fans

Andy Murray – Sports personality of the Year?

Is Andy Murray really the man in sport with the best personality or are the awards simply oxymoronic?

Jose Mourinho – a specialist in failure?

Disastrous start to the season on and off the pitch proved to be too much for 'The Chosen One' to salvage

Oxford Snow-Shoe the Tabs

Oxford's skiers triumph overall in Varsity Ski Races

Men’s Blues win Varsity Rugby 12-6

Men's Blues continue their Varsity winning streak after heartbreak for women

Preview: Skiing Varsity

Isaac Virchis previews Cherwell Sport's upcoming coverage of this year's Skiing Varsity matches

Fairbairns Report

Pembroke sees off local field to be crowned victors

Ready, Set, Row

Collegiate-level rowing prepares for regattas whilst OUBC aims to defend Varsity crown

IAAF runs into trouble

IAAF doping scandal puts organised sports' integrity into question

‘The Petulant One’ — José Mourinho’s fall from grace

Controversies and consecutive defeats have dented Chelsea fans’ faith in Mourinho

OUCC climbs towards BUCS success

Cycling club puts in a strong performance at the BUCS Hill Championship

Lewis amongst the best

Legendary status awaits Hamilton after his thir d title

OUAC Freshers face Varsity

Athletics Club warms up for early-season grudge match

The truth about college football

College footballer details his frustrating experience

OUNC see Light Blue

Oxford University Netball Club loses to Cambridge by three points in Varsity warm-up

An education: in search of my first rugby experience

A rugby newbie details his thoughts as he watches New Zealand take on South Africa

Stormy seas for Oxford yachting

OUYC struggle to make waves at the World Student Yachting Championship

Stuck in the fanzone

Joe Knight reflects on the trials and tribulations of fandom

Women’s Football kicks off

Early season wins for OUWAFC bode well for season ahead
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