Gemunu Watch 'A' clinch Uva Rugby Sevens Title

M Farook Lantra

The Gemunu Watch beat Sri Lanka Air Force Diyatalawa by 5 points (1 try) to nil in the final at the picturesque Polo Grounds, Diyatalawa on March 20.

The Gemunu Watch 'A' played a terrific game who confronted an vastly improved Air Force outfit. Both teams played an excellent game with bone Jarring and hard tackling. The Gemunu Watch was able to go for only one try before lemons which was scored by their winger H A D Perera. The gutty Air Force on the other hand, led by R G A Perera played a grand game who gave their opposition side a rough time.

More than 150 participants from 15 clubs grouped in A, B, C and D took part in this sevens tournament which was excellently organized by Sri Lanka Military Academy SLMA, Diyatalawa initiated by Brig Ruwan Kulatunga.

(Commandant SLMA) and supported by Maj Nalinda Maanage

Nelantha Silva (President Uva RFU) said that his Provincial Committee conducted this rugby sevens tournament to promote rugby in Uva Province which was a great success.

This tournament was held with the help of SLRFU Development committee.

The results: The plate was won by SLMA 'A' Diyatalawa beating Gemunu 'B' 5 points to nil, while the Bowl was won by Badulla RFC who beat (Old Josophians RFC 17 points to 7.

The best player award was won by H A D Perera of Gemunu Watch 'A' The final was refereed by Mahesh Gunaratne.