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With most winter sports now under way, Sydney University teams suffered some highs and lows in the opening rounds of the various competitions.

Opener Michael Barwick was the hero of the day at Tunks Park on Saturday when Sydney University Sixth Grade won the 2009-10 Metropolitan Cup cricket competition with a first innings win over North Sydney.

Olympic rowing silver medallist Francis Hegerty and World Cup winning conoeist Rosalyn Lawrence were the recipients of the 2009 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards at the recent annual Sydney University Sports awards dinner in the Great Hall.

Sydney University athletes won seven gold, one silver and two bronze medals to finish second on the overall medal tally at the recent NSW Championships at Homebush.

A century from Alex Barwick at St Paul’s College Oval on Saturday helped Sydney University Sixth Grade to a first innings win over Western Suburbs and a berth in the final of the Metropolitan Cup cricket competition.

Sydney University middle-distance runner Lachlan Renshaw returned to form with a win in the 800m at the NSW Championships held at Homebush on Sunday.

Sydney University notched their first win of the season in the State Super League with a two-nil disposal of Dulwich Hill at Arlington Reserve on Sunday.

Sydney University Football Club has appointed New Zealander Bevan Cadwallader as Director of Rugby to replace Damien Hill, who has taken up assistant coaching duties with the new Melbourne Super 14 franchise.

Sydney Uni Swim Club finished in 34th position, with 45.5 points, at the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships last week.

Saturday 13th March was a very busy day for some SUSC junior swimmers with representatives at the Speedo Sprints Finals covering all of NSW and the RSL State meet.