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.

Matt Ryan

profilepic_ryan Matt began rowing whilst at the Kings School in Sydney, and enjoyed an immensely successful junior career, winning a gold medal as part of the National Men's coxed four at the Junior World Championships in 2002. He made his first Australian senior team in 2005, as part of the Men's Four crew, which finished 9th at the World Championships that year in Japan.

Matt continued to rise through the ranks of Australian rowing in 2006 when he was selected as part of the prestigious Men's Eight Crew that won a gold medal at the Poznan World Cup and finished fourth at the World Championships that same year. Matt maintained his position in the Men's Eight in 2007, however the crew found the going more difficult at the subsequent world championships, finishing 8th overall.

Matt was selected in the 2008 Australian Men's four to compete in the final qualification regatta for Beijing in Poland, however was struck down by illness just prior to the crucial race. The crew, which included fellow Sydney University rower Francis Hegarty, secured their place at the 2008 Olympics in a hard-fought victory without Ryan, who will now have more motivation than most to taste victory in Beijing.

Ryan 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, including Ryan and fellow Sydney University Sports scholarship holder Francis Hegarty, were the last four rowers to be selected in the Olympic squad, and won a courageous and remarkable silver medal.

Send your fan mail to Matt Ryan

Matt's Fan Mail

Cathy from China writes:
Dear Mr.Matt Ryan: Congratulate you and your team. Can you remember the girl in the photo? [image error] It's me. My mother took it on the night of the day that you got the silver at the gate of the Olympic village. I think it's a nice photo because everyone was smiling very happily. I felt quite pleased to take a photo with the Olympic Games silver medal winners and with your medals. Thanks! It's pretty cool! I've been to Australia. The beautiful scenery and friendly people left me a good impression. Hope you can make progress in the future and get the world champion one. GOOD LUCK! (p.s. my English is poor, please don't mind). The girl from China, Cathy.
[Thu 21/08/2008 4:00 PM]

Jodie writes:
Hey Bula Matt! I just watched your heat and wanted to congratulate you and the dudes on a job well done. All the best for the final, I'm sure you can bring it home. Cheers and beers from Sydney, Jodie :-)
[Sat 9/08/2008 9:06 PM]

Wahine (aka Ngawai) writes:
Hey Matty, Good to see you've made it to the Olympics. Great to know that you actually took my advice on board. I'm obviously the only reason you made it there :) When you get home, make sure you pick up some duty free so we can celebrate my birthday and your win. Can't believe I actually want Australia to win something haha. Anyway, take care, don't get sick again (maybe sorting out your personal hygiene might help), and feel free to thank me for everything at a later date. Much love and best wishes Scribble.
[Tue 5/08/2008 8:04 PM]