19 December 2006 New All Black honours for Lincoln

Both are now capped players, Scott having taken the field against Argentina in Buenos Aires and Andy having earned his against England at Twickenham and against France in Paris.

In a year which has also seen Lincoln University rugby mark its 125th birthday, the selection of Scott and Andy for All Black honours had an extra special significance.

Lincoln University's rugby reputation was also boosted back in May when our agricultural students beat Massey University's agricultural students 47-0 in the second annual revived clash for the LA Brooks Cup and Mog Shield. The first of the resurrected clashes was held at Lincoln last year, bridging a gap of close to 40 years during which the annual match was in abeyance. It was won by Lincoln 24-7.

Beyond rugby, Lincoln University had other students and graduates achieving sporting honours at the highest level. Among them was this year's Lincoln University Sports Person of the Year, rower Alexander Mowat, who was a member of the New Zealand team that won the bronze medal at the World University Rowing Championships in Lithuania

The guest speaker at this year's Blues and Golds Award ceremony, at which Alexander received his Sports Person of the Year award was Crusaders coach Robbie Deans.