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Cambridge women set boat race record, Oxford win men's

Cambridge women's crew won the university boat race in record time for their fifth straight triumph while Oxford's men ended their five-year wait for victory as the event returned to the River Thames for the first time since 2019.

other sport • 03 Apr 22

Troy Parrott during Ireland's most recent fixture against Qatar

Parrott finds net, Shodipo helps Oxford into play-offs

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott found the net on his final loan appearance for Ipswich, while ex-Boys In Green Under-21 international Olamide Shodipo also scored as Oxford reached the Sky Bet League One play-offs.

Soccer • 09 May 21

Cambridge earn double first over Oxford

Cambridge men's and women's crews scored a double win over Oxford in an epic edition of the university boat race, which was held without crowds on the River Great Ouse in the flatlands of the Cambridgeshire Fen.

Rowing • 04 Apr 21

The coach's in-built system detects alcohol to prevent drink-driving

Oxford bus falls foul of coronavirus alcohol spray

Oxford's journey to Accrington stalled when an alcohol-based spray used to disinfect the coach because of coronavirus concerns affected the vehicle's sensors.

Soccer • 27 Sep 20

Anthony Forde sustained no long-term damage

Forde recovering from broken ribs and punctured lung

Oxford midfielder Anthony Forde is to return home from hospital later this week after sustaining no long-term damage from breaking four ribs and puncturing a lung in Saturday's goalless draw at home to Shrewsbury.

Soccer • 09 Dec 19

Wolves celebrate their passage to round four

Carabao Cup wrap: West Ham hammered, Wolves need pens

Wolves beat Reading 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 Carabao Cup draw that saw the home side have two players stretchered off and finish with 10 men.

Soccer • 25 Sep 19

Success for Cambridge in men's and women's boat races

Steve Trapmore led Cambridge to a farewell Boat Race triumph, with his crew's heartfelt tributes ringing in his ears.

Other sport • 24 Mar 18

Oxford claimed victory in the 159th running of the University Boat Race

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.

Other sport • 31 Mar 13

Trenton Oldfield is pulled from the water after swimming in front of the crews and disrupting the Xchanging University Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge

Man charged with Boat Race offence

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.

Rowing • 08 Apr 12

The Cambridge (left) and Oxford (right) crews come together, resulting in a broken blade for Dr Hanno Wienshausen of the Oxford crew during the Xchanging University Boat Race

Cambridge win The 158th Boat Race

Cambridge won the 158th Xchanging Boat Race today - but a potentially thrilling contest was ruined by an intruder in the River Thames.

Rowing • 07 Apr 12

Oxford