The Varsity Match

The Varsity Match is an annual rugby union fixture played between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in England. The event began in 1872 with the first men's match, with interruptions only for the two World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic. From 1921 to 2023 the game was played at Twickenham Stadium in London, usually in early December, and it is now played in March. After the 141st match in 2023, Oxford had 62 wins and Cambridge led with 65, with 14 games drawn. The women's match was first played in 1988 and has shared a Twickenham day with the men's game since 2015. Oxford and Cambridge also arrange varsity matches in various other sports.