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Sport

There is a wide range of sporting opportunities, with most sports teams competing against other colleges in ‘cuppers’ matches. Somerville has teams in rowing, cricket, rugby, male and female football, netball, mixed hockey, pool, and tennis.

Rowing is one of the most popular sports at Oxford, and Somerville has its own Boat Club. The Club is split into men’s and women’s teams, with a first crew for each gender and other crews which are usually made up of novices. The Club is a mixture of experienced hands and those who are totally new to the sport. The Club competes in the various races - Christchurch Regatta in Michaelmas Term (which is a novice-only race), Torpids in Hilary and Summer Eights in Trinity term. The women’s first boat are in the top two divisions for Torpids and Eights, and the men’s first crew is consistently rising up the ranks in Division III.

 Find out more on the JCR website.