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Next week, on the 25th February, St John’s College playing fields in Cambridge will play host to the 101st Varsity Lacrosse match. With men’s and women’s blues teams, a mixed team and male and female second teams (the ‘Iroquois’ and ‘Swifts’ respectively), there should be plenty of excitement to justify the bus journey. While Cambridge […]
Continue ReadingPlayed only a stone’s throw away from Iffley itself, at Christ Church grounds, the geographical proximity of the opening Cuppers semi-final match is fitting, as it mirrors the progression to the business end of the tournament, where the history books are written. Both Christ Church, and their opponents Exeter, were all too aware that Thursday’s […]
Continue ReadingFor nearly a decade now, there have been murmurs of discontent regarding Arsène Wenger’s management of Arsenal. As Arsenal see yet another Premier League title slip from their grasp, those murmurs are quickly becoming a roar. It’s fairly easy to pinpoint the source of Arsenal fans’ displeasure; they haven’t won a Premier League title since […]
Continue ReadingI must confess not to be the greatest expert on, or fan of, rugby union. I barely follow the Premiership or the European Champions Cup, and my only run-out for the college team was remarkable only for my consistent ability to fumble the ball in increasingly imaginative ways. The Six Nations is different though. As […]
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This week the Oxford and Cambridge University Football Clubs revealed that, for the first time in history, both the women’s and men’s teams will play on the same day at the same venue. The news follows successful negotiations with Barnet Football Club, whose stadium, The Hive, will serve as the battleground for the biggest match […]
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Last Friday evening, a fresh excitement gripped the Oxford Union, breathing new life into the dark wood and maroon walls. On entering the grand venue often associated with speeches by specialists and debates between politicians, it might have been an odd sight to many, including myself, to see the majority of the floor taken up […]
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Whilst Christmas may be over, and the routine of term-time upon us, there is still hope on the horizon. Because on Sunday 5th February the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons will face off in Houston for Superbowl LI. The Superbowl is a spectacle that extends well beyond the NFL and acts as a […]
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Saido Berahino holds aloft the Stoke City number nine jersey, a beaming grin etched on his face as camera shutters flick away, capturing the start of a new chapter in the 23-year-old’s career. Berahino cannot help but chuckle when a reporter engages him: “You’re not normally allowed to talk, are you?” The ensuing question, however, […]
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Gareth Southgate sat motionless, deep into the six additional minutes at White Hart Lane, the stern look plastered on his face starkly juxtaposed with the rapturous noise echoing around the ground. The newly appointed England manager had the demeanour of a man who was watching with an agenda that was yet to be finalised: learning, […]
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Oxford United continued their FA Cup run with a giant-killing – and deserved – win against Newcastle United on Saturday. Perhaps unfairly overshadowed by wins by Lincoln City and Wolverhampton Wanderers against lofty opposition on the same day, Oxford’s victory in front of a capacity Kassam Stadium crowd takes them into the FA Cup fifth […]
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My first rugby game was London Irish against Harlequins. London Irish lost. Whilst London Wasps, the team I have repeatedly watched crush Irish, will always have my heart, I have become a regular attendee at London Irish games, and perhaps even a supporter. From that day nearly fifteen years ago until today I have seen […]
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Oxford University Water Polo Club has a rather distinguished history. The water polo Varsity Match is the oldest water polo fixture in the world, with the men’s match originating in October 1891 – nine years before the first Olympic final – meaning that last year’s match was a significant one, marking the 125th anniversary of […]
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OURFC have announced this Tuesday (24th) the appointment of a new men’s captain for the 2017 Varsity Match Campaign. Conor Kearns, a 23-year-old full back, becomes the first Irishman to captain the Dark Blues for over 20 years, and takes over from Fergus Taylor. He will be hoping to avenge the Dark Blues’ defeat last […]
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The recent exodus of high-profile football stars to China has cast the spotlight on the world’s most populous nation and their attempts to promote the beautiful game. The trend began with Brazilian centre-back Renato Augusto who signed for Beijing Guoan last January before convincing his compatriots Hulk and Oscar to join rivals Shanghai SIPG in […]
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Niki Lauda is a man whose reputation precedes him. The straight talking, highly intelligent racing legend is a senior executive at the all-conquering Mercedes Petronas F1 team. In this interview he discusses how Mercedes climbed to the top, his annoyance with ‘bullshit journalism’, and his unsurprisingly old-school opinions on F1, from making the cars more […]
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This week saw Parkour granted the status of a sport by the Home Country Sports Council, with the UK the first country to give the sport this recognition. Sports minister Tracey Crouch, announcing the formal recognition on Tuesday 10th January, described Parkour as “a fun, creative and innovative option,” and suggested that the move to […]
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At the end of every year I am asked whether I have any New Year’s resolutions. My response is always as blunt as the knife that James Franco uses to saw off his arm in 127 Hours: ‘No, I don’t believe in them.’ If something needs to be changed in your life, why wait until […]
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