overall trophy, the men's team by three feet and the women's team by 1 ¾ lengths. 2019 event The 2019 event took place on the same day as the Heineken Cup final for European club rugby at St James' Park, with the "fanzone" for the rugby being located at the quayside. Large screens broadcast both the rising and the rugby to the crowds. Newcastle won all six races over a 1500m course from Redheugh Bridge to the Millennium Bridge. Beginner races were replaced by 3rd eights. 2021 event The race was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed in 2021. Newcastle again won all six races. Results Notes + Event cancelled due to bad weather ++ Durham chose not to contest the trophies +++ Not contested due to the COVID-19 pandemic See also The Boat Race The Welsh Boat Race Varsity match References External links Durham University Boat Club Newcastle University Boat Club Tyne Rowing Club Newcastle University Student sport rivalries in the United Kingdom Durham University Rowing Recurring sporting events established in 1997 University rowing competitions in the United Kingdom