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Future of the Boat Race is at risk because of Thames pier plan, warns MP

The future of the Boat Race may be put at risk by plans for a new pier on the Thames, ministers have been told. MP for Putney Fleur Anderson told the Commons that plans by Fulham Football Club to build a pier extending into the Thames outside its ...

31 Mar 2022 at 18:55

Chanel to sponsor The Boat Race from next year in long-term partnership

French fashion designer Chanel is to sponsor The Boat Race from 2025 after announcing a long-term partnership marking its first foray into sport. From next year the event will be named The Chanel J12 Boat Race, taking the name of one of the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 12:39

Local News

Rain fails to dampen spirits as Donegal's young dragons claim gold

Most participants’ abiding memory of Leitrim’s first dragon boat regatta will be the relentless rain. But for junior team Donegal Dolphins, the day will be long remembered as their first win. The deserving champions put in a superb ...

13 Sept 2022 at 19:33

‘High levels of E.coli found in Thames’ ahead of Oxbridge Boat Race

High levels of E.coli have been found along a stretch of the River Thames that will be used for the historic Oxbridge Boat Race this weekend, researchers said. The bacteria, which can cause serious infections, was discovered ...

27 Mar 2024 at 10:01

Sport

Absence of Olympians will produce a ‘pure’ Boat Race – Cambridge’s Seb Benzecry

Cambridge rower Seb Benzecry predicts the absence of Olympians in this year’s Boat Race will pull the 194-year-old British tradition back to its “pure” varsity roots. Last year’s edition boasted 13 athletes who had been to ...

06 Mar 2023 at 15:37

Multimedia

In pictures: Dragon boat Regatta brings international party to Donegal

There was a phenomenal sense of celebration at the pier in Donegal Town as Donegal Dragons hosted their first Regatta since 2019. Hundreds of dragon boat paddlers from all over the world gathered for the event on Saturday ...

01 Aug 2022 at 19:33

Sport

Tom George believes it is ‘massive’ for the Boat Race to return to the Thames

British Olympic medallist Tom George has said it is massive that next month’s Boat Race will be back in London. More than 250,000 spectators are expected to line the banks of the River Thames for the 167th Men’s and 76th ...

07 Mar 2022 at 16:55

Rower criticises ‘poo in the water’ after Thames Boat Race

A University of Oxford rower has criticised conditions in the River Thames during the Boat Race, saying: “It would be a lot nicer if there wasn’t as much poo in the water.” Research earlier this week found high levels ...

02 Apr 2024 at 08:57

Rowing

Cambridge complete Boat Race clean sweep as men’s team claim emphatic victory

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 the light blue boat built ...

13 Apr 2025 at 16:49

Rowing

Cambridge rower James Robson learning to be elite athlete with heart problem

Cambridge six-seat James Robson has more than just a place of birth in common with Manchester United’s Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen. This weekend the MBA student will be looking to power the light blue boat ...

12 Apr 2025 at 09:00

Rowing

Heidi Long dares young girls to dream as she prepares for Boat Race

British Olympic bronze medallist Heidi Long is daring girls to dream when they watch her tear down the Thames in the Boat Race. The 28-year-old is set to stroke Oxford’s dark blue boat on Sunday, the 10th ...

11 Apr 2025 at 09:00

Rowing

Harry Glenister hopes Oxford can turn the tide on Cambridge in Boat Race

Harry Glenister hopes Oxford can turn the tide on recent Boat Race history to deliver what would be a “dream” triumph before the Great Britain veteran hangs up his oars. The 28-year-old spent five years ...

29 Mar 2024 at 10:00

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