In rowing, "catching a crab" is when an oar gets stuck in the water, stopping the boat's momentum. Progress toward gender equality in the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has followed a similar rhythm, ...

Lourdes' "Blessing of the Fleet" doesn't assure its crew team success, but the tradition offers comfort to rowers and signals ...

Teams from the two universities have to deal with dirty tricks and dirty water - but it remains a key part of the British ...