Monthly Archives: September 2012

Hazem El Masri receives honorary doctorate from UWS

Written on September 26, 2012 at 9:15 am, by

He is the NRL’s highest-ever point scorer, a passionate and tireless community leader, and an inspirational role model  to many – now Rugby League legend Hazem El Masri can add the title ‘doctor’ to his list of many achievements. The University of Western Sydney awarded Hazem El Masri an honorary doctorate of letters in recognition […]

Ellyse Perry part of T20 World Cup promotional campaign

Written on September 21, 2012 at 9:13 am, by

Ellyse Perry has recently featured in a Cricket Australia promotional campaign for the Women’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. There is a number of short films which go into a behind the scenes view of what it is like to be a professional female cricketer. Film 1: Defending the title | Souther Stars prepare for […]

Steve O’Keefe starts strongly for NSW

Written on September 21, 2012 at 9:09 am, by

Steve O’Keefe and the NSW Blues have had a convincing start to their Sheffield Shield season this week at the WACA in Perth. NSW beat WA inside 3 days and displayed some fantastic signs of form to kick start the season. Steve had a strong game scoring 74 with the bat in the 1st innings […]

Ellyse Perry signs with Sydney FC

Written on September 6, 2012 at 9:08 am, by

Dual international Ellyse Perry will switch from Canberra United to Sydney FC for the upcoming 2012/13 W-League season. This is great news for Ellyse as she can continue playing both Football and Cricket at the highest level. “I’m excited to be able to play for Sydney FC and also grateful to both clubs (Sydney FC […]