the real thrill lies in the traditional land boat races. Known locally as Vallam Kali, these races are an integral part of Kerala’s culture, elevating the crowd's excitement to new heights.

The 2025 Women’s Boat Race was paused after a collision (Picture: BBC) The 2025 women’s Boat Race was briefly stopped after the Cambridge and Oxford teams collided in the River Thames.

“The most incredible row I have seen in a boat race,” said Seb Benzecry, the former Cambridge president, who was in tears in the BBC commentary position. In the women’s race an hour ...

THE start of the Men's Boat Race was delayed after debris was spotted in the Thames. The iconic race between Oxford and Cambridge was set to start 14:21 this afternoon. But it was delayed by ten ...

Cambridge now lead Oxford 88-81 overall in men's Boat Races [PA Media] Cambridge continued their recent dominance over Oxford by winning the men's and women's Boat Races. After a delay to the ...

Women's Boat Race umpire Sir Matthew Pinsent has explained why the Oxford crew wasn't disqualified despite an apparent breach of the rules. Just two minutes in, the race was halted after the ...

Here’s how it works. One of the most famous amateur sporting events in the world, the 2025 Boat Race sees crews from the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford renew rivalries on the ...

THE big one is BACK with The Boat Race returning TODAY! Crews from Oxford and Cambridge universities will battle it out for bragging rights in front of thousands of fans on the River Thames - as ...

Oxford and Cambridge are once again set to do battle as the annual Boat Race nears. The Blue Boats will vie for glory along a four-mile stretch of the River Thames from Putney to Mortlake ...

Considered one of the world's oldest and most famous amateur sporting events, the Boat Race captures the famous rivalry between the UK's two oldest universities. In the build-up to Sunday's race, BBC ...

Cambridge completed a clean sweep on the Thames with victories in the men’s, women’s and both reserve Boat Races. It was expected to be a tight battle in the 170th men’s edition, but instead ...