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And the Isis roared – Summer Eights 2025

For the viewing public, and those involved in the racing, Summer Eights 2025 gave some reasons to be fearful. The Thamesis Regatta, the very first novice regatta of the...

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In defence of the much-maligned offseason

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Fencing Novices may be new, but they get the point

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Lancer-lot: Oxford American Football trounce Cambridge Pythons

There aren't many sports in which 48-0 is a respectable scoreline. American Football is...

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And the Isis roared – Summer Eights 2025

In defence of the much-maligned offseason

Fencing Novices may be new, but they get the point

Lancer-lot: Oxford American Football trounce Cambridge Pythons

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