The rivalry between the country's top two universities takes to the rugby pitch for this annual sporting battle at Twickenham. Now in its 128th year, this traditional event is second only to the famous Boat Race for friendly sportsmanship between the two well known seats of learning. Last year, Oxford ended a run of three-straight losses with an enthralling 33-29 win in what was the highest-scoring Varsity Match in history - and a game which included the first individual hat-trick of tries for a player (Tom Catling) since 1934. Cambridge still have 59 victories to Oxford's 53 and records or no records, this promises to be another memorable clash between the light and dark blues in front of an estimated 34,000 fans.
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The rivalry between the country's top two universities takes to the rugby pitch for this annual sporting battle at 
