Folks,
I don't know anyone on the inside either I have to say so there was no one who was biased towards me. I too read up on the company a fair bit and was fully prepared for an onslaught of tech quesstions and situational stuff.
I'm afraid I don't know why they picked who they picked, I can only assume more bearing was put on the previous rounds than I thought was going to be the case.
My interview went well though since I can talk forever on my adventures abroad and university stuff. The degree must have had a big influence too.
A' the best for the future guys.
By the way, i'm 22. Don't know if thats pertinent or not.