Monday 9th 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...

A matchweek with the OURFC Blues

Oxford is starting to wake up, a couple of cars and the occasional runner dotted about the roads.

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.

Off the bench, on the mend

Oxford’s eight week termly orbit cares little for the inconvenience of an injury or...

Summer 2011 Sport Round Up

Adam Fellows looks at all that we’ve missed in the world of sport over the long vacation

BUCS Athletics at the Olympic Stadium

Caspar Eliot writes about what can quite legitimately be called the opportunity of a lifetime

A Fresher’s Guide to Sport at Oxford

In the next few weeks pre-season starts in earnest for those capable of representing the University (known as Blues teams) as they attempt to shed the pounds of summer excess in preparation for the season ahead. Whether you are capable of such lofty heights or would just like to partake in some fun competition, here are Cherwell Sport’s top 10 reasons to get involved in sport at Oxford.

Britain at the 2011 Athletics World Championships

With the World Athletics Championships in Daegu approaching and London 2012 on the horizon, Cherwell Sport examines Britain’s best medal hopes.

English cricket shows football the way forward

The recent performances of England's national teams couldn't be more different. Cricket could teach our footballers a thing or two

Substance over style

The traditional squabbling between English clubs rarely leads to success on the field. Eventually, pragmatism prevails

The gospel according to Joseph

Steffan Blayney on the Moz-terious ways of Joey Barton

Oliver Wyman hockey tournament

Magdalen pip Jesus off the post in final of Oliver Wyman 7-a-side hockey tournament

Wimbledon 2011

Adam Fellows rounds up on a fortnight of hope, disappointment and a whole lot of grunting.

The Transfer Window – Who needs whom?

With just under a week to go until the Transfer Window opens up for business, Aleks Klosok gives his definitive Barclays Premier League club-by-club guide as to what fans can come to expect to witness at their clubs this summer

Blues reach out

Vincent’s Club start outreach programme to support sport at under-funded state schools

My Summer-y of Eights

Rowing has never tickled our Sports Editor's fancy, but this year's Summer VIIIs gave it a good go

Hertford duck up on river

Hertford boat accidently kill duck on the Isis in 'freak accident'

Summer VIIIs 2011

The Cherwell Photo Team ventures down to the river, among the crowds and crews, to bring you the most exciting, and exhausting, rowing event of the year

Mario Kart Cuppers: Part II

The second installment of the high-octane thrillfest that is Mario Kart Cuppers 2011

Kick corruption out of football

Allegations of corruption against Sepp Blatter have tainted the game's image at the top. It is time for a change

Oar-some Oriel bump Christchurch

Matt Nicol reports on the first day of Summer Eights, which saw Oriel snatch the head of the river from Christchurch

Have we seen the back of Shaq?

Shaquille O'Neal called time on a nineteen year career on Twitter last Wednesday. The once unstoppable centre departs the game with an indelible legacy

Mario Kart Cuppers

Alex O'Bryan-Tear takes you inside the dangerous world of competitive video games as he reports on the 2011 Mario Kart Cuppers

Rowers outraged at compulsory swimming tests

Council of Oxford University Rowing is reviewing decision to make swim tests compulsory for anyone to go on the water after many rowers condemn the plan

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