Scoreboard

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.

Rugby Union

Sydney Grade competition - Round 15

First Grade: Sydney University 48 (Nick Phipps 2, Dan Kelly 2, Pat McCutcheon, Lachlan Mitchell, Nathan Trist tries; Julian Huxley 5 goal, pen goal) d Warringah 12 (Dillon Smouha, Pat McCabe tries; Sam Harris goal) at Sydney University No.1 Oval.

Second Grade: Warringah 23 (Mitch Greenway, Toupou Iongi, Andrew Gowling tries; Tristan Stanley goal, 2 pen goals) d Sydney University 16 (Alistair King, Bernard Foley tries; Bernard Foley 2 pen goals.

Third Grade: Sydney University 38 (Nick Duffy, Hugh Hawkins, Justin Bosilkovski, James McMahon, Toby L'Estrange, Julian James tries; Justin Bosilkovski 4 goals) d Warringah 10 (Sam Kiely try; Ryan Butcher goal, pen goal).

Fourth Grade: Sydney University 53 (Oliver Atkins 2, S. Kataoka 2, Dan Simpson, Hugh Dessen, Ian Hilliard, Cameron Lawrence, Scott Cameron tries; Hugh Bushell 4 goals) d Warringah 12 (L Smith-Mel, Ryan Butcher tries; Ryan Butcher goal).

Colts

First Grade: Sydney University 29 (4 tries) d Warringah 19.

Second Grade: Sydney University 65 (10 tries) d Warringah 0.

Third grade: Sydney University 34 (5 tries) d Warringah 0.

Soccer

Men's State Super League - Round 19

First Grade: Fraser Park FC 0 drew with Sydney University 0 at Fraser Park.

Under 20: Fraser Park FC 0 drew with Sydney University 0.

Super Youth League

Rescheduled games - Round 19

Grade 13: Sydney University 3 d Western Panthers 1.

Grade 14: Sydney University 1 drew with Western Panthers 1.

Grade 15: Sydney University 1 drew with Western Panthers 1.

Grade 16: Western Panthers 3 d Sydney University 1.

Grade 18: Western Panthers 2 d Sydney University 1.

Rescheduled games - Round 10

Grade 18: NSWIS 4 d Sydney University 0.

Women's Premier League - Round 17

First Grade: Sydney University 3 (Loren Mahoney 45m, 90m, Emma Schiller 73m) d Southern Branch 1 (Elise Battin 39m) at South Nowra Football Complex.

Second Grade: Sydney University 5 d Southern Branch 0.

Under 16: Sydney University 1 drew with Southern Branch 1.

Under 14: Sydney University 1 d Southern Branch 0.

Under 12: Southern Branch 2 d Sydney University 0.

Hockey

Sydney Men's Premier League - Round 17

Premier League: Second Grade: Norwest 4 d Sydney University 0.

Division 1: First Grade: Norwest 2 d Sydney University 1.

Second Grade: Sydney University 2 d Norwest 1.

Division 4: First Grade: Sydney University 3 d GNS 2.

Judo

NSW Team Championships at Sydney Olympic Park

Men's Open: 1. Zenbu, 2. Sydney University (Karl Zuvela, S. Istvan, Greg Cadorin, C. Wong, T. Shaw), 3. UNSW.

B Division: 1. Zenbu, 2. Sydney University (J. Perez, E. Pizzorni, B. McMahon, W, Lum), 3. UNSW.

Baseball

NSW Winter League - Round 16

First Grade: Cronulla 6 d Sydney University 1.

Cronulla: 000 400 101 6r 11h 1e

Sydney University: 000 001 000 1r 9h 3e

Second Grade: Cronulla 13 d Sydney University 1.

Third Grade: Cronulla 21 d Sydney University 1.

Rugby League

NSW Tertiary Cup - Round 17

First Grade: Sydney University 26 drew with Lewisham Old Boys-ACU 26.

Second Grade: Bye.

Francis Hegerty

profilepic_hegerty Francis first took up rowing in order to keep fit in the Rugby offseason, during his time at St Joseph's College in Sydney. Following his time at "Joeys", he undertook a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Sydney, as well as courses in Securities and Investments at the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. In 2002 he made the Australian under 23 Men's Eights crew, winning a bronze medal at the Under 23 World Titles in 2003.

Hegerty made his first Australian senior team in 2006, rowing in the Men's Four Crew that finished 15th at the World Championships. The following year the crew finished 12th at the World Titles, and missed out on automatic Olympic qualification as a result. The crew rallied, however, taking out the 2008 World Cup 2 title in Lucerne, Switzerland, as well as the final qualification regatta in Poland, to secure a place at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. All this despite losing Sydney University Boat Clubmate Matt Ryan just before the race to illness. Francis also rowed in the NSW crew that claimed the 2008 King's Cup, an event in which NSW has enjoyed success only 3 times in the last 24 years.

Hegerty and his team-mates in the men's coxless fours almost pulled off a major upset, leading with 200m to go in the final before being overtaken by the World Champion British crew. The Australians, the last four rowers to be selected in the Olympic squad, won a courageous silver medal. "It's more than you could dream about. I'm rapt, couldn't be prouder," Hegerty, a Sydney University Sports Scholarship holder, said after the race.

Send your fan mail to Francis Hegerty

Francis' Fan Mail

Dominic writes:
G'day Francis, have just read your profile on my new electric machine. Very good, though I was unable to find any reference to your Father, Mark. He, obviously, had no part in writing your profile! Best wishes for the future. Cous, Dominic.
[Tue 30/09/2008 10:50 AM]

Andrea writes:
Hi Francis, I'm really glad you made it to the finals. Truly excellent. I have everyone at work barracking for you. All power to you, were all behind you and so proud of you - always. Love Andrea.
[Fri 15/08/2008 9:37 AM]

Kieran writes:
Hey Franso, just wanting to let you know that the Maher family is right behind you and supporting you all the way. you have done a great job on your first Two heats keep up the good work, and keep your eye on the prize. by the way your looking good on TV, but your a lot taller in person. Show them what Aussies are made of - your Cuz Kieran.
[Fri 15/08/2008 9:37 AM]

Emma writes:
Hi Cuz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness how exciting for you. Just wanted to add to your fan mail to tell you how proud I am of you and that no matter what happens you are a winner to all the Hegerty's (and that is not a small and undistinguished group!). Have a ball and wish you all team the best of luck. Thinking of you heaps and heaps and heaps!!!!! You're awesome. Lots of love Ems xxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooo.
[Fri 8/08/2008 5:42 PM]