Bark worse than bite as Greyhounds draw derby

Rugby players leaping

The cheers from the impressive Oxford Brookes crowd that greeted the final whistle at Horspath Road told its own story, one of unlikely success against their fiercest derby rivals.


Sport: Unbridled Blues squash Squirrels

Squash Player

The squash season swung into action in style on Wednesday with a unique clash between the Oxford Blues and their second string, the Oxford Squirrels.

Sport: Peter’s strike down brave Catz

Rugby Lineout

Catz’s meteoric rise into college rugby’s upper echelons was brought down to earth with a bump by a scintillating secondhalf display from St. Peter’s, who took another step towards their third consecutive title.


Sport: I never had a proper job

Brian Talbot

Charlie Boss talks to Oxford United manager Brian Talbot about FA Cup glory and why he isn’t going to be the next England manager.

Sport: Oxford's debutants pick up the Tabs

The Oxford Women’s Blues Basketball team had their first match in the BUSA 1st Division on Wednesday, facing off against the Tabs in a tricky away-match.


Sport: In the area

John Shovelton

Jason Pawluk with John Shovelton, Oxford table football star.

Sport: Holders Balliol fall at first hurdle

Hobbiss celebrating

The misery of Balliol’s descent to the foot of the First Division was compounded on Friday by a 3-2 Cuppers first-round exit at the hands of in-form Worcester.


Sport: Holy Trinity crucify sorry Magdalen

It’s easy to exaggerate a cup upset like Trinity’s seemingly miraculous 6-2 massacre of Magdalen, who as everybody seems to be pointing out these days were top flight champions two years ago, though these days look anything but.