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 build-up to today’s Boat Race has been beset by controversy. Oxford insisted that Tom Ford, a gold-medal winner from last year’s Paris Olympics, was ineligible to row for Cambridge because ...

Progress toward gender equality in the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has followed a similar rhythm, with periods of forward motion interrupted by moments of tension or pushback. This year marks a ...

An iconic fashion brand has explained its reasoning behind its long-term partnership with the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. Chanel is ... and tweed to create designs to give women more freedom ...

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 ...

Oxford narrowly escaped disqualification from the Women's Boat Race after the oars of both boats collided on the Thames - leading to a stoppage just seconds in. Umpire Sir Matthew Pinsent ...

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 ...

OXFORD and Cambridge have released their rowing crews for the 2025 boat race - but the selection has been mired in controversy. FOUR Cambridge rowers have been excluded on eligibility grounds 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 ...