Oxford gain revenge in 159th Boat Race
Oxford buried memories of their painful defeat 12 months ago as they surged past Cambridge to win the 159th University Boat Race by almost two lengths on a chilly and windy River Thames on Sunday.
Oxford buried memories of their painful defeat 12 months ago as they surged past Cambridge to win the 159th University Boat Race by almost two lengths on a chilly and windy River Thames on Sunday.
Police have charged a man with a public order offence after "possibly the most dramatic Boat Race in history" was temporarily halted by a swimmer who appeared to deliberately cross the path of rowers.
Cambridge won the 158th Xchanging Boat Race today - but a potentially thrilling contest was ruined by an intruder in the River Thames.
Ryan Moore is to undergo surgery on a broken humerus and broken thumb today in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Oxford produced a storming performance to overturn the odds and beat Cambridge to win the 157th Xchanging Boat Race.
Cambridge won the 156th University Boat Race on Saturday, claiming victory over Oxford for the first time in three years.
Martin Walsh, who will row for Oxford in the world famous University Boat Race this Saturday, talks to RTÉ.
Oxford and Cambridge can expect wild weather when they go head to head in the 154th Boat Race on the River Thames tomorrow.
Tony McCoy is set to be released from Nuffield Hospital in Oxford later today following an operation on his back, with his sights now set on returning to the saddle in time for the Cheltenham Festival.
Cristiano Ronaldo seems set to make his pre-season bow for Manchester United at Oxford tonight.
Oxford United join already-relegated Rushden & Diamonds in the Nationwide Conference following a 3-2 home defeat to Leyton Orient.
Cambridge won the 150th University Boat Race tonight to end Oxford's bid for a third consecutive victory.
Stan Collymore will not be returning to Southend United to become the club's new manager.
London Irish player-coach Brendan Venter believes the lack of Six Nations calls for his players has been a bonus as they prepare for Sunday's Powergen Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints at Oxford.
Shrewsbury were the day's giant killers in the FA Cup accounting for Everton while West Ham came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest and holders Arsenal eased past Oxford United.
Aston Villa have moved to ease fears that central defender Olof Mellberg requires surgery to cure his Achilles problem.
Charlton manager Alan Curbishley admitted after last night's humiliating Worthington Cup defeat to Third Division Oxford that he was embarrassed by the result.
Premiership Charlton Athletic crashed out of the Worthington Cup at the second round stage when they were beaten on penalties by third division Oxford United.
Oxford have beaten Cambridge to take the 148th University Boat Race today in one of the closest races in its history.
Oxford United manager Mark Wright has been fined £1,750 by the Football Association for shouting a racist remark to a black referee.