LIVESTREAM: Australia – Waratah Bowl XXXV – UNSW Raiders v. Sydney University Lions, Dec. 15, 5p (1 a EST, 7a CEST)
The UNSW Raiders will try to dethrone the defending and 16 time champion Sydney University Lions Saturday, December 15 as they face each other in Waratah Bowl XXXV.
The Raiders who added quarterback Mitchell Sheppard (UC Davis) and WR Gary Chambers II (Arizona Sun Devils, Buffalo Bills) this year have had a terrific season. They finished the regular season 10-1 including a win over the Lions in week 9.
Sydney finished in second behind the Raiders in the regular season with a pair of losses, one to the Raiders. Coach Andrew Ogborne relies on ex-Bayside Ravens QB Mitch Tierney but has been tinkering with the offense in the playoffs.
To reach the final, the Raiders defeated the Sutherland Seahawks 64-34 in one semifinal. In the other, Sydney downed the Northern Sydney Rebels 34-20.