Late tries and stubborn tryline defence would do the job for the Shoreman as they toppled the Shute Shield ladder leaders at North Sydney Oval.
Less than four months after a try-saving tackle led to a life-or-death battle with necrotising fasciitis,Henry Clunies-Ross returned in second grade for Sydney University.
Late in the second half and with the result very much in the balance,a moment of madness saw two players sent from the field.
Orange's Grace Hamilton started playing rugby in the United States.
The future of the FFA Cup and National Rugby Championship on Fox Sports appears to be in doubt as the pay-TV broadcaster reels from financial problems.
Sydney looked set to record their fifth straight win but a late five-pointer from Kotoni Ale helped Manly upset last season's premiers.
Rugby Australia's fundraising arm the Australian Rugby Foundation is not shying away from its use of donors to help keep the best players at home.
While the Students are known for their love of spreading the ball wide,it was their driving maul that proved to be the difference.
A win over Italy kicked off Australia's under-20s World Championships campaign in fine fashion.
The highly rated Junior Wallabies made history with a 24-0 defeat of New Zealand last month but face a tough pool at the U20s World Championships.
Hamish Angus held his nerve to win it for the Rats with the final kick of the match in Saturday's big Shute Shield clash at Eastwood's TG Millner Field.