News Archive

01.04.2008 – Sydney University’s 34-16 disposal of Manly in the Shute Shield opener at Manly Oval on Saturday was highlighted by the efforts of a new brigade of youngsters and the successful return of Wallaby number eight David Lyons.

01.04.2008 – In what proved to be one of the fastest 50 meter freestyle races in history, Sydney University’s Jono Newton collected a bronze medal swimming 22.15 behind dual Olympian Ashley Callus and new world recold holder Eamon Sullivan.

31.03.2008 – The former chief executive officer of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, Greg Harris, has been appointed CEO of RugbyWA, which controls the Western Force team in the Super 14 rugby union competition.

31.03.2008 – Sydney University Seconds are through to the final of the men’s Sydney Grade Cricket competition after a brilliant century from Adam Theobald and a five-wicket haul from Marty Paskal helped them to a 172-run defeat of Randwick-Petersham in their semi-final at Coogee Oval on the weekend.

31.03.2008 – Sydney University made a solid start to their 2008 NSW Super League campaign, grounding out a 0-0 away draw with Mount Druitt Town Rangers at Popendetta Park, Blackett on Sunday.

27.03.2008 – Sydney University will begin its defence of the Shute Shield against Manly at Manly Oval on Saturday, with youth and experience dominating selection.

26.03.2008 – Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness announces its 2007 Sports Awards Finalists.

25.03.2008 – Sydney University’s Bianca Chidrawi capped off a tough month of Challenger series events in Mildura, Kalgoorlie and Sorrento (WA) by winning both the Women’s and Mixed Doubles events at the 2008 Geraldton Easter Open over the long weekend.

25.03.2008 – Former Test fast bowler Matthew Nicholson almost single-handedly sent Sydney University reeling from the Sydney Grade Cricket competition on Saturday, when he starred for Gordon with bat and ball in a qualifying final at Sydney University No.1.

25.03.2008 – Sydney University’s Lachie Milne and Robin Bell paddled their way to Olympic selection at qualifying regattas at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium and the Sydney International Regatta Centre at the weekend.