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The Wallabies Sydney University foursome of Ben McCalman, Berrick Barnes, Luke Burgess and Dean Mumm all played their part in the teams dramatic last minute defeat of the All Blacks, 26-24, last weekend in Hong Kong.

For the second year in a row the Sydney Uni  Swim Club has been nominated as a finalist for GO Club of the year award, and for the fourth consecutive season has been awarded Gold Go Club status.

The vast array of volunteer coaches who assist Sydney University sporting clubs and the 129 athletes who achieved green and gold status at the recent Australian University Games were honoured at a reception in the Grandstand last week.

Collingwood Football Club announced the elevation of Sydney University Australian National Football Club (SUANFC) product Tom Young to its senior list on Friday.

Sydney University avenged a 150-year-old defeat when they out-rowed Melbourne University in a gruelling 7.3km men’s eight match race on inner Sydney Harbour yesterday.

Scoreboard is a wrap-up of the efforts of Sydney University athletes and teams through the past week, compiled by Graham Croker. Stories on some of the performances also appear in the News section.

A swashbuckling 84 from opener Greg Mail helped Sydney University secure a bonus point win over St George and the Sydney Grade Cricket limited-over lead in their match Sydney University No. Oval on Saturday.

Sydney University Flames’ old bogey, Canberra Capitals, were at it yet again at the Sport and Fitness Centre on Saturday when they won an overtime contest 87-83 – their second win over the Flames this season.

The Southern Design Sydney University Flames are looking to make the Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre a sea of blue when they host traditional rivals and reigning premiers Canberra in their WNBL home opener this Saturday.

Sydney University student and long-distance runner Brendan Davies has finished in second position at the 2010 St George Melbourne Marathon.