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With the finals season fast approaching Australian Rules Football teams on the Sydney University campus could have a swag of flags aflutter come September, writes Graham Croker. 

Sophie Paterson, a 21-year-old Design student, has been a part of the Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness family for over 10 years. We caught up with her to discuss dealing with injury and illness, setting goals, seeing results and finding balance.

You’ve just finished a training session, and you’re exhausted, sore and getting hungry – sound familiar? For some people, the first thing they think of post-exercise is food, and for others, food is the last thing on their mind. But what is the right way to recover post exercise?

Boxing as a fitness activity enables the average person to aspire to the same athletic skills as Mohammed Ali without being repeatedly smacked in the face! It is also a great way to relieve stress in the run up to exams, so you can walk away feeling as calm as the great man himself, writes Helen Jomoa.

Sydney University women’s First XV secured the minor premiership in the Premier Sydney Rugby Union competition with an 18-14 win over Warringah in the final round of the competition proper on Saturday.

With so much information out there, which fitness myths are you holding onto that are hindering your health? Helen Jomoa clears up common misconceptions. 

The newest of the sporting competitions for on-campus students, Intramural Sports (IS) is an integral part of Sydney University’s distinctive residential experience. 

With finals places on the line, our Chief Sports Writer Graham Croker provides a snapshot of the season so far for our Rugby Union sides.