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Sydney University’s Ed Fernon became Australia’s Modern Open Pentathlon champion last week, igniting his drive for a London Olympic berth.

When Sydney University’s First XV clocked off with a 65-12 win over Parramatta at a gloomy No.1 Oval on Saturday afternoon, they kept intact a winning streak for all of the club’s teams – Colts and grade – for three competition rounds.

The home court of the ACUVUE Sydney Uni Flames will be alive this weekend, three months ahead of the WNBL season, as Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre plays host to Round 3 of the Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball League (WNWBL).

Champion rower Bronwen Watson can add another Oarswomen of the Year to her long list of achievements, after coming back from a self-imposed retirement in 2006.

Matt Jaukovic, the 50m butterfly world record holder, will compete at the NSW Metropolitan Championships this weekend, at SOPAC, in what will be his last race before he heads off for the World University Games in Serbia.

Sydney University Australian National Football Club’s (SUANFC) Seniors have won their third game in a row, beating Balmain by 23 points over the weekend.

Despite the muddy conditions, Sydney University still managed to run in 11 tries in accounting for Penrith 67-nil in their Round 12 Shute Shield fixture at University No.1 Oval on Saturday.

Sydney University Sports Scholarship holder Matt Jaukovic, the 50m butterfly world record holder, will head Australia’s push for medals at the 2009 World Summer Games to be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 1-12 July.

Phil Waugh’s roller-coaster season continues at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday night when Australia meets Italy.

ACUVUE Sydney Uni Flames have boosted their 2009-10 roster with the signing of former Perth Lynx MVP and WNBL All Star 5 member Deanna Smith to their WNBL team.