And we are off, Oxford Uni RL complete there first set.

Good opening exchange from both teams.

Opening try for Oxford Uni RL ball is worked to the left and John Wylde goes over in the corner. Conversion is missed. 4-0

Play is stopped as there is a serious injury to an Oxford Uni RL player.

We are back underway

Try Oxford Uni RL through Jordan Ayling. Conversion missed 8-0

Just as a melee breaks out the referee blows the half time whistle. As Oxford Uni RL lead 8-0

Second half is underway

Cambridge with some sustained pressure early in this second half but Oxford hold strong and Cambridge end up knocking on.

It’s all been Cambridge this second half so far but they can’t find a way through

Cambridge are back in the game, a mistake by the Oxford fullback sees Cambridge number 7 pounce on the loose ball. Number 12 converts 8-6

Back strike Oxford Uni RL through Marco Hiscox with Conor Willets converting to make it 14-6

The referee blows the final whistle and Oxford Uni RL win the 2018 varsity match by 24 points to 6.

Man of the match is Oxford Uni RL number 10

Trophy presentation

Did someone say gritty varsity win in tough conditions and a load of injuries against a tough and committed bunch of tabs???? Oxford Uni RL 24-6 Cambridge Uni RLFC RL Varsity #RugbyLeague #universityrugbyyleague University RL The Oxford Student Cherwell

Just 1 week until recruitment evening, next Friday in Vinnie's. Looking forward to welcoming lots of new faces to the club. Already hearing rumours of free pints #onceyoureinyourehooked