Robinson is the youngest college in Cambridge University and its men’s and women’s crews appeared for the first time in 1981.
In the Lent Bumps, the Men’s 1st VIII are resilient. Despite dropping four places last year to 15th in Division 1, they remain determined to fight back. Their peak came in 2019, when they reached 4th on the river, and they’re aiming to turn things around in 2026.
In the May Bumps, the Men’s 1st VIII has a strong tradition, consistently ranking among the top 20 boats, and achieving their best-ever position of 3rd on the river in 2003. As of 2025, they are 16th in Division 1, having secured a bump last year and aiming to build on that momentum this season.
The Women’s 1st VIII have a successful, stable run in Division 2.
In the Lent Bumps, the Women's 1st VIII are currently 16th in Division 2.
In the May Bumps, the Women's 1st VIII again have spent the majority of their time in Division 2, occasionally doing well and reaching Division 1. Currently, the crew is 14th in Disivion 2, going up 3 from last year.
The lower boats have had varying degrees of success over the years but have always had an enjoyable campaign, giving them vital experience of races and allowing more people to be involved in the competitive side of rowing.
Currently, the Men's 2nd VIII are doing well, placing 14th in Division 3 in May Bumps after getting a bump since 2019.
The Women's 2nd VIII have participated in the Getting on Race.
Further information about the current bumps campaigns can be found on the CUCBC website, the direct links of which are here.