Isipatana college, Colombo, celebrating 50 years of rugby, opened the season with a bang, defeating S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia, by 31 points (3 goals, 2 tries) to nil, at St. Peter’s College Grounds on March 8 in front of a appreciative crowd.
During the course of the tournament, no team was able to cross the Isipatana line.
At lemons the score was Isipatana 14 and S. Thomas’ nil.
After the turn around three more tries were planted by Isipatana, who recorded a resounding 31-0 win.
The try scorers were, Shanaka, Vishvanath, Dilshan, Ashan Gallage and Devendra, one each.
During the Saucer semi final between Zahira and Lumbini College, a brawl took place between the players and the spectators just after Lumbini had defeated Zahira.
Four Lumbini players were injured and were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Officials of the WPRFA declared Lumbini and St. Sebastian’s College (Kandana) as Joint Champs in the Saucer.
More than 300 participants from 24 schools took part in this Inter Schools Rugby Sevens, conducted by the Western Province Rugby Football Association (WPRFA).
The chief guest was N. J. Mudannayaka, who has served the game of rugby for 25 years, while J. G. Amarajeewa (President, WPRFA/Principal, Lumbini College), Dr. K. A. D. Punniyadasa (President, Sri Lanka Schools RFA), Prasantha Ranaweera (Treasurer, WPRFA) and Susantha Mendis (Secretary, WPRFA) also graced the occasion.
Results:
Cup - Isipatana beat S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia by 31 points to nil.
Plate - Ananda College beat Wesley College by 19 points to 5.
Bowl - St. Joseph’s College beat Mahanama by College 24 points to 10.
Shield - Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa, beat C. W. W. Kannangara, College, by 17 points to 5.
Suacer Joint champs - Lumbini College and St. Sebastian’s, College, Kandana.
The Cup final was officiated by D. Nimal.
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