Boat Race: Oxford ease to victory amid oar controversy
Oxford have won the annual BNY Mellon Boat Race after a contest in which a clash saw rivals Cambridge lose five strokes.
Cambridge protest dismissed after early clash
Losers Cambridge had a protest dismissed over an early clash in today's Boat Race which saw one rower temporarily lose grasp of an oar.
The decision means Oxford - the favourites before the 160th edition of the race - take the trophy.
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