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Following the merger of the Men’s and Women’s Blues Committees, the university’s first Joint Blues Committee met over the summer and discussed the eligibility of transgender athletes and whether a trans athlete could play in both men and women’s varsity matches. A verdict is yet to be determined however it is ‘thought to be unlikely’ […]
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As I walked up the stairs to the GLD I noticed the door tremble as it attempted to contain an ominous thunder of thumps. The scene behind it revealed fifteen girls split between five punchbags, three on each. In each team, one girl would hold the bag in place whilst it was relentlessly assaulted by […]
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This week saw the ultimate comeback game from both women’s teams with the Blues drawing their fixture with Bristol 17-17 and the Panthers overcoming Staffordshire with a 38-27 win. On a fresh autumn afternoon at Iffley Road, the Women’s Blues welcomed Bristol University for their fourth BUCS League fixture. Having won two and lost one […]
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On 16th November, members of University College Boat Club will be rowing continuously for 24 hours to raise £2000 for local mental health charity, Oxfordshire Mind. The rowers will be powering two rowing machines overnight to raise money for the charity, rotating every twenty minutes to half an hour. The challenge will start on the […]
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The scraping of ice, the clatter of sticks, and the raucous bells of a charging herd of cows? This is the soundscape of Blind Ice Hockey, the world’s fastest team parasport for the visually impaired, that was co-hosted this month by the Oxford University Ice Hockey Club. It was the second time ever that the […]
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Oxford University Ultimate saw great success at the South East Regionals in Woking this weekend, with Oxford 1 getting through to Division 2 Nationals after a long fight to the top. Oxford 2 also did remarkably well, placing 6th overall and was the highest scoring second team. If you’re confused at this point as to […]
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While they may be yet to chalk up a victory this season, the Sporadics – that is, Oxford University men’s hockey 4th XI – hit the road on Saturday 2nd November in high spirits, travelling to the delights of Bedfordshire and the fabulously named town of Leighton Buzzard. Despite being nominally the worst outfit in […]
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With the new season fast approaching, OxStu Sport caught up with Blues Ice Hockey player Joseph Ghoussoub to see why we should all be playing one of the hottest sports around. Why should people get involved in Ice Hockey? Playing for the Blues Ice Hockey team hockey is almost always a revival of someone old […]
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This year’s season has been unrivalled in Oxford University Equestrian Club’s (OUEC) history. The squad, captained by Psychology finalist Amy Small, consists of three teams: two of these compete in BUCS leagues and all three in varsity. At trials in Michaelmas, the new intake of freshers was promising, with many of these talented riders joining […]
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Sunday 12th May saw the university Ladies’ golf team face off against the Ladies section of Huntercombe GC. The fixture, organised by former captain Emma Whiteley, saw six singles matches take place in glorious sunshine. After a fine day at a golf course in sublime condition, the result was a diplomatic tie of 3-3. All […]
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This year has seen one of the most successful seasons in recent OUFC history. Within Oxford, fencing remains one of the most popular sports for beginners, with the club recording over 500 signups at Freshers Fair. With four teams in BUCS, fencing was Oxford’s highest scoring sport in BUCS this season, scoring 179 BUCS points, […]
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Here are some selected Varsity reports to highlight some of the sporting action you may have missed during the vacation. The standard of sport was very impressive with a thrilling atmosphere for all those involved. Swimming Oxford emerged victorious in a closely contested Varsity following last year’s draw. Many records were broken in a day […]
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After the rain got the better of them on Wednesday, washing out their BUCS fixture against Loughborough, the Oxford MCCU girls were eager to get back out onto the cricket pitch this week. On a beautiful morning at Parks, the Navy won the toss and put Oxford in to bat. The girls got off to […]
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On Saturday 4th May, Oxford University Women’s Basketball 1st team won against Imperial College 1st team 55-41, in the Premier South Playoffs. Oxford W 1 made a significant move in the race to defend their spot within the Premier South league, whereas bot of its competitors, Imperial 1st and Bournemouth 1st are hoping to be […]
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Summer sports will soon be getting into full swing so here is a taste of what to expect! Athletics After great success in the FEAR/ Indoor Varsity, Athletics promises another exciting term. The 145th Varsity will be hosted away at Cambridge’s Wilberforce Road on 18th May. It will be a jam-packed day as Oxford looks […]
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In the run up to the inaugural Oxford University Sports Ball, The Oxford Student spoke to Katharine Kedd, Blues Squash player and Teammate of the Year nominee. How did you get into squash? How long have you been playing? This is my ninth year on the squash court and my fourth playing at university. What […]
Continue ReadingWhile most sports are still shaking off the holiday inertia and Easter chocolate, the Oxford Marylebone Cricket Club have already sprung into action, bowling their way to an impressive victory over Durham in their third match of the season. The MCCU, which fields the best cricketers from both Oxford and Oxford Brookes in a combined […]
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The Oxbridge rowers weren’t the only ones racing yesterday. Goats Hamish and Hugo, representing Oxford and Cambridge, competed in the high-stake annual Goat race to be crowned goat race champion. In the closely-fought contest, Hamish, representing Oxford, emerged triumphant. With tickets for this year’s event being sold out, demand to see these goats go horn […]
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Thousands of people lined the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake to watch Cambridge win the 165th Men’s Boat Race with a time of 16 minutes 54 seconds. This takes them to their third win in the last five years, with a well-fought victory of just over a length. With the river tides having strengthened […]
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