News Archive

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.

6 wins from 8 games in Round 16 saw the NEAFL, Blues, Golds, Plats, Colts and Bombers all record much-needed victories.

Two Sydney University representatives have wrapped up their first World University Championship with an unbeaten record as part of the Rugby Sevens Uniroos in Swansea, Great Britain. 

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.