Isipathana - under 12 rugby champions

The Isipathana ‘A’ under 12 showed their class in rugby, by beating the formidable Trinity College Kandy by 14 points (2 goals) to nil in the All Island under 12 10-a side tournament staged at the Royal Sports Complex recently.

This tournament was played for the first time inviting all schools in the Island which was organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA).

The Pathana lads played a grand game and planted two tries by T. Shamil and Diluka Widuranga before lemons.

After the turn around the Trinity lads played admirably to prevent Pathanians crossing the try line.

The Pathanians were able to do all their scorings before half time.

More than 450 participants from 28 leading schools in Sri Lanka took part in this inaugural tournament which was sponsored by Nestle Lanka Ltd.,

The chief guest was Mohan H. De Silva (Brand Manager Nestle Lanka Ltd., while the guest of honour was Dr. K.A.D. Punyadasa (President SLSRFA).

Kumar Rodrigo (Secretary) and A.K.B. Dodanwela (Treasurer) also graced the occasion.

The highlight of the day was, the performance by Maliga Gunaratne of Mahanama College Colombo 3, who planted 12 tries in the entire tournament.

Results: Cup - Isipathana ‘A’ College beat Trinity College Kandy, 14 points to nil. Plate:- Wesley College beat Isipathana ‘B’ 7 points to nil. Bowl - Mahanama College beat Dudley Senanayake M.V. Col. 5, 29 points to nil. Shield - Vidyartha College Kandy, beat Lalith Athulathmudali M.V. 7 points to nil.

The final was officiated by Asela Muthumala.