Boat Race is hit by 'ringers' row

Boat Race is hit by 'ringers' row as Cambridge blast 'slimy' Oxford for banning three graduate students after James Cracknell controversially took part
The bitter rivalry between the two institutions descended into chaos following a decision to prevent three post graduate students from taking part in the rowing competition.
Major Boat Race feud breaks out as ‘slimy’ Oxford accused of getting three Cambridge rowers BANNED
A HUGE Boat Race row has broken out with “slimy” Oxford accused of getting Cambridge rowers banned. The annual spectacle between the historic universities on the River Thames takes
Boat Race 2025 dispute explained: Oxford branded 'slimy' as three Cambridge rowers banned after rule change
Oxford branded 'slimy' as three Cambridge rowers banned after rule change - Former under-23 world champion among those now unable to represent Cambridge as planned
Oxford University branded ‘slimy’ and ‘desperate’ amid Boat Race eligibility row
"This is a desperate ploy from Oxford to gain an upper hand in the most slimy way," said former Cambridge rower Imogen Grant.
Oxford Boat Race rule change means three rowers ineligible
A row has broken out ahead of the Boat Race after three Cambridge rowers are no longer eligible to take part under new rules issued by
Three Cambridge rowers ruled ineligible for Boat Race
Three Cambridge University Boat Club (CUBC) rowers have been banned from taking part in the upcoming Boat Race against Oxford after a new ruling preventing PGCE students from competing.
Boat Race dispute deepens with Olympic champion facing ban after ‘slimy’ Oxford tactics
Exclusive: Tom Ford, who won gold with the men’s eight at Paris 2024, is among three further Cambridge rowers barred from taking part
New Boat Race selection policy 'very unfair'
Olympic champion Imogen Grant says the row between Oxford and Cambridge over selection for the Boat Races is "very unfair".
World Rowing to introduce Mixed Eight
The Mixed Eight will be officially introduced at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, after being offered ...
Olympic gold medallist becomes fourth Cambridge rower to be barred from this year's Boat Race
Olympic gold medallist Tom Ford has become the fourth rower to be barred from competing for Cambridge at this year's Boat ...
Olympic champion banned from Boat Race in ongoing row over eligibility rules
Olympic champion Tom Ford has been banned from taking part in this year’s Boat Race amid an ongoing debate over eligibilty ...
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2025 Colours Boat Races: UCD and Trinity Clash on Liffey
March 22 is the date for the Colours Boat Races as UCD aims for four wins in a row against Trinity on the River Liffey ...