The live rugby league action just keeps coming on The Sportsman, as we bring you the Varsity match between Oxford University and Cambridge University. Tune in on The Sportsman Rugby League YouTube channel from 2:30pm and catch every try and every tackle from Iffley Road.
The 2021 Varsity game saw Cambridge defeat their rivals 14-8, marking the first time they had won the annual showpiece in twelve years. The reigning South East champions and National Trophy semi-finalists will be looking to keep hold of the trophy for the 18th time in Varsity history.
There’s always fireworks when these two schools meet in a sporting setting. If you’re unfamiliar with the Varsity rugby league game, it’s basically the boat race but with crunching tackles instead of water. Trust us, you’ll love it. Tune in right here on The Sportsman from 2:30pm to see the next chapter in this epic rivalry.
TEAM NEWS:
Oxford University: 1. James Milford, 2. Milo Wills, 3. Max Peacock, 4. Brian Kwizera, 5. Harry Folkard, 6. Charles Hewes, 7. Jack Gordon, 8. Ryan Parry, 9. Jaidan Reeder, 10. Joe Endacott, 11. Dan Haslett, 12. Lewis Greenan-Barrett, 13. Joseph Grosvenor, 14. Daniel Cotton, 15. Fergus Sandham, 16. Oskar Bishop, 17. Oliver Bottle
Cambridge University: 1. Ted Chatfield, 2. Owen Hanford, 3. Ben Summers, 4. Reuben Brown, 5. Max Murphy, 6. Elliott Stockdale, 7. James Mahon, 8. Alex Froud, 9. Richard Denzil Bowen, 10. Toby Green, 11. Max Holcroft, 12. Ben Schallamach, 13. Hugo Lloyd Williams, 14. Todd Tunley, 15. Alex Allen, 16. Harry Deeks, 17. Tom Allen
