What is the name of rugby union’s annual match between Oxford and Cambridge universities?

The annual rugby union match between Oxford and Cambridge universities is called The Varsity Match.

The fixture is one of the best-known traditions in British university sport. Oxford University Rugby Football Club and Cambridge University Rugby Football Club contest it, traditionally at Twickenham Stadium in London. The first men’s match was played in 1872, one year after the creation of the two university clubs.

The event is called The Varsity Match rather than a generic university championship. Its long history has included many England internationals and notable players from both institutions.

The women’s Varsity Match is also an established fixture. It began in 1984 and later moved to Twickenham alongside the men’s event. The phrase can therefore refer to both the men’s and women’s university rugby contests, depending on context.