Mahanama stays unbeaten, beat Ananda 26-24

Mahanama College kept their unbeaten record intact while pulling off an exciting 26 points to 24 points victory over Ananda College in their Singer inter school under 20 Division One Group B league rugby tournament match worked off at Longden Place yesterday.

Mahanama collected their points from three goals and one try after having led 17-10 at half time. The Anandians responded with two goals and two tries.

Full back Mithun Shamal scored two superb tries while winger Chatura Shanaka and fly half Sahan Umagaliya scored a try each for the winners.

Mahesh Eranga converted three tries. Centre three quarter Niresh Chaturanga touched down on two occasions while Ishan Samitha and skipper Thusitha Fonseka scored a try each for Ananda College. Anuruddha Mapatuna converted two tries.

Referee: S.N. Muthumala.

Lumbini beat Science 20-10

Meanwhile Lumbini MV defeated Science College Mount Lavinia by 20 points to 10 points in another Singer inter school under 20 Division One Group B league rugby tournament match played at Longden Place yesterday.

Lumbini MV collected their points from one goal, two tries and one penalty after having led 17-5 at half time.

Science College responded with two unconverted tries.

Joes take on Thurstan

The table leaders St. Joseph's College will be hoping to register their sixth successive victory when they take on Thurstan College in their Singer inter school under 20 Division One Group B league rugby tournament match at Longden Place today.

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