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Australian Opal and Sydney Uni Flames forward Natalie Porter left quite an impression on more than 60 young basketball hopefuls when she took them through their paces on Saturday, writes Brad Greenshields in the Coffs Coast Advocate.

Sydney University’s grand final win over Randwick on Sunday has provided more rewards than the Shute Shield, with second-rowers Dave Dennis and Ben McCalman being named in a 43-man training squad for the Wallabies’ Spring tour.

A dominant scrum anchored by rookie Pat Ryan and a rock-solid defensive line paved the way for Sydney University to win a fifth successive Sydney grade rugby premiership with a 24-19 result over Randwick at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

Five-eighth Bernard Foley guided Sydney University First Grade Colts to a gripping 32-18 win over Southern Districts in the season decider at Concord Oval on Saturday.

Jurek Stasiak won the men’s final and Lara Picone won the women’s final of the Technifibre – Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Open Grasscourt Tennis Tournament were played at Sydney University last Friday.

Sydney University Rowing Club’s Women’s Eight have won ‘The Great Race’ on the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness’ Elite Athlete Program along with the Faculty of Economics and Business recently celebrated the hard work and contribution of faculty Dean, Professor Peter Wolnizer, who will retire at the end of the year.

Sydney University Cricket Club’s First Grade sent a massive warning of their intentions for the season with an empathic win over Penrith in Round 1 over the weekend. A couple of rule changes sees the one day competition this year mirror International and State cricket with bowling and batting power plays, helping to keep the captains on their toes.

Sydney University Football Club has secured its fifth consecutive First grade premiership this afternoon, grinding out a tough 24-19 win over a valiant Randwick.