Cambridge win women's Boat Race after restart

Cambridge claimed an eighth consecutive victory over Oxford after an early restart to the women's Boat Race.

Umpire Matthew Pinsent had to stop the race in only the second minute after the Oxford boat drifted into Cambridge's path and the oars clashed on the River Thames in London.

Oxford could have been disqualified but were penalised, with Cambridge given a third-of-a-length advantage on the restart.

The light blues extended that advantage to coast home, taking their tally to 49 victories in the 79th staging of the women's event.

It was the 10th year the women's race has been staged on the same day and the same course as the men's race.

The race was held on the traditional course, which stretches four miles 374 yards between Putney Bridge and Mortlake, despite organisers saying this week that water quality was an "ongoing concern".

The men's race is due to start at 14:21 BST.

More to follow.