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Wet Weather Round saw 4 teams enjoy a weekend off football, while the NEAFL, Reds, Golds and Plats all fought for 4 points.

The Sydney University Women’s Rugby team have won the 2016 minor premiership, with a resounding 43-0 win over fourth placed Waverley on Saturday 23 July, 2016. 

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.

Having grown up competing against elite calibre athletes, it would be easy for humble Jenny Blundell to turn away from the spotlight; however, the 22 year old runner is making a name for herself as she strides toward Rio.

Sydney University staged yet another remarkable comeback to defeat modern-time arch rival Eastwood 41-32 at the Football Ground on Saturday in the first 2016 Shute Shield qualifying final.

Sydney Uni student and Elite Athlete Program member Chloe Dalton has been kicking goals since her switch to Rugby 7s only 18 months ago. The north shore talent came from a basketball background, having played professionally with the Sydney Uni Flames, but her agility and enviable ball skills transferred seamlessly to 7s which will for the first time by competed at the Games in Rio.

Wheelchair racer Angela Ballard is hoping for a fast track at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games in September to boost her chances of winning an elusive gold medal writes Graham Croker.

Sydney Uni Archer, Eduardo Delos Reyes, finished 8th in NSW and 45th in Australia at the National and State Indoor Championships on Saturday 16 July.

Saturday 16 July saw the running of the NSW Road Relay Championships. The women were outstanding, taking the win in a new state record time, while the men ran a strong fourth.