Oxford University have their first pre-Boat Race fixture tomorrow against an American crew.

This comes three days before the respective president's announce their crews for the annual event from Putney to Mortlake on Saturday April 7.

The sport continued to suffer from floodwater. The Torpids were cancelled, while the Burway Head, an increasingly popular venue for some Oxford-based clubs, was also off.

The Thames Barrier was closed which led to Cambridge and a top international German crew having a private fixture from Putney to Chiswick Steps in tideless conditions. Cambridge lost by just under a length.