Why is Oxford Brookes so fast at Henley? June 21, 2024 2nd July 2023. Entering the enclosures, in the Prince Albert Cup, the Oxford Brookes University four starts to open their gap on the Washington crew Read More »
Bleeding blue: living up to Boat Race tradition March 29, 2024 Growing up, I was fascinated by the idea of England football players propping up the weight of a nation’s hope. People have loved football forever Read More »
“It’s all about the rowing”: In Conversation with Naomi Ashcroft, HWR Chairwoman January 12, 2024 Having been Head of Ceremonies – or “Chief Polisher” – for fifteen years until 2022, and as joint record-holder for the most wins, Naomi Ashcroft Read More »
“Hell hath no fury”: being an angry young woman in a gentleman’s sport November 12, 2023 TW: this article contains reference to sexual abuse and harassment Perusing BBC sport this evening I find myself incensed. Not only is there just one Read More »