Now the dust has had time to settle on head season, and with just under a month until the flag falls on the first major domestic multi-lane regatta of the season at Wallingford, it seems as good a time as any to scour the provinces and leafy shires of the forgotten corners of the UK […]
Women’s Head of the River is finally here yet it seems almost comical that we are coming to what normally would be the culmination of Head season with so little racing credentials to bank for this preview. The head-racing season feels as if it’s over before it ever really began. The School Girl’s Eights is […]
A new blade is still under wraps in the Croker factory and there is no media announcement to date. Word on the street is that the latest from Croker will be launched at the Head of the Charles 2024, but there have already been a few sightings and some whispers around the pontoon. Rowing Illustrated […]
Sophie Hudson, a certified and registered physiotherapist, explores wrist injuries in rowing and how they can best be managed. Wrist injuries can be a painful nightmare. It’s one of those injuries, like low back pain, that most rowers will experience and can affect your ability to perform and do everyday activities. As a physiotherapist, there […]
The countdown to the 2024 Boat Race began last night with the Presidents’ Challenge. After Cambridge’s clean sweep in 2023, it was the two Oxford Presidents who challenged their opponents to a race on 30th March next year. Oxford’s Louis Corrigan and Ella Stadler challenged Cambridge’s Sebastian Benzecry and Jenna Armstrong to the 169th men’s […]
I’ve spoken to many in the rowing community – from Olympic legends and Henley Stewards, through to juniors who were competing for the first time. And one thing has struck me – innovation is driven by everyday people wanting to create change in their lives. Those who have read some of my articles and my […]
The Fours Head of the River, put simply, is a gruelling test of might – both physical and mental. As autumn bridges the gap between the memories of regatta season and the tumultuous full-swing of winter, Fours Head falls upon a time of the year where the Tideway starts to become more temperamental and difficult […]
People are tired of hearing the same thing about how rowing is outdated, elitist, and other similar stereotypes. These are the same stereotypes that the Rabil brothers were tired of hearing about their sport, lacrosse. To combat this, they took a stand. In 2018, they founded the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) to rival the existing […]
Rowing is an odd sport. Typically, those who row either leave the sport incredibly quickly or leave after a long time. But, nearly everyone who once rowed, comes back to it. This is the revolving door of rowing. No matter what the sport throws at you, there is always something bringing you back. Even if […]
Leander opens their doors to all those who are dedicated, talented, and ready to become the best athlete they can be. If you have what it takes to train with the best of the best and succeed, welcome to Leander. It has been three, long months since my last race with Leander Rowing Club at […]
Great Britain’s Men’s Eight return to their home water looking for back-to-back wins in the Grand Challenge Cup. After winning last year’s World Championships in Račice, the crew have dominated the opening races of the 2023 season, winning the European Championships and the second World Cup. Speaking exclusively with JRN, Olympic bronze-medallist James Rudkin explained […]
For over 180 years the traditions of Henley Royal Regatta have been preserved on the banks of the Thames. Recently, the regatta has been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to broadcasting the sport of rowing, something that other events have struggled to embrace. Sat on the Committee Lawn, Sir Matthew Pinsent and […]