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9 bye 1vs8 2vs7 3vs6 4vs5 21st to 27th April Result
Home Team Visiting Team Venue Time
St.Peter’s College Dharma Raja Bambalapitiya. 5.00.pm 46/0 (St.Perters) Isipathana College Trinity College Colombo 5.00.pm 10/29 (Trinity)
St.Anthony’s College S.Thomas’ College Kandy 4.30.pm 10/14 (St.Thomas)
Kings wood College Royal College Kandy 4.30.pm 13/07 (Kingswood)
2nd Week
8 bye 9 vs. 7 1 vs. 6 2 vs. 5 3 vs. 4 28th April to 3rd May
School School Venue Time
Vidyartha College Trinity College Kandy 5.00 pm 60-09 (Trinity)
St.Peter’s College S.Thomas’ College Bambalapitiya 5.00 pm 19/22 (St.Thomas)
Isipathana College Royal College Colombo 5.00 pm 17/12 (Isipathana)
St.Anthony’s College Kingswood College Knady 5.00 pm 17/19 (Kingwood)
3rd Week
7 Bye 8 vs. 6 9 vs. 5 1 vs. 4 2 vs. 3 04t to 10th May
School School Venue Time
Dharma raja College S.Thomas’ College Kandy 4.30pm 20/22 (St.Thomas)
Vidyratha College Royal College Kandy 4.30pm 0/29 (Royal)
St.Peters’ College Kingswood College Bambalapitiya 5.00pm 19/10 (St.Peters)
Isipathana College St.Anthony’s College Colombo 5.00pm 32/10 (Isipathana)
4th Week
2 Bye 3 vs. 1 4 vs. 9 5 vs. 8 6 vs. 7 11th to 17th May
School School Venue Time
St.Anthonys’ College St.Peter’s College Kandy 4.30pm 3/13 (St.Peters)
Kingswood College Vidyartha College Kandy 4.30pm (Kingswood)
Royal College Dharma raja College Royal Complex 5.00pm 39/22 (Royal)
S.Thomas’ College Trinity College Colombo 5.00pm 10/15 (Trinity)
5th Week
5Bye 6 vs. 4 7 vs. 3 8 vs. 2 9 vs. 1 18th to 24th May
School School Venue Time
S.Thoma’s College Kingswood College Colombo 4.30pm 0/29 (Kingswood)
Trinity College St.Anthony’s College Pllekele 5,00pm 25/24(Trinity)
Dharma raja College Isipathana College Kandy 4.30pm 0/26 (Isipathana)
Vidyartha College St.Peter’s College Kandy 4.30pm 3/77 (St.Peters)
6th Week
4 Bye 5 vs. 3 6 vs. 2 7 vs. 1 8 vs. 9 25th to 30th May
School School Venue Time
Royal College St Anthony’s College Royal Complex 5.00pm 25/12 (Royal)
S.Thomas’College Isipatana College Colombo 4.30pm 17/15 (St.Thomas)
Trinity College St.Peter’s College Pllekele 5.00pm 10/17 (St.Peters)
Dharmaraja College Vidyratha College Kandy 4.30pm (Dharmaraja)
7th Week
3 Bye 4 vs. 2 5 vs. 1 6 vs. 9 7vs. 8 31st May to 6th June
School School Venue Time
Kingswood College Isipathna College Kandy 4.30pm 6/3 (Kinswood)
Royal College St.Peter’s College Royal Complex 5.00pm 17/12 (Royal)
S.Thomas’ College Vidyartha College Colombo 4.30pm 64/00 (St.Thomas)
Trinity College Dharmaraja College Pallekaele 5.00pm 26/14 (Trinity)
8th Week
6 Bye 7 vs. 5 8 vs.4 9 vs. 3 1 vs. 2 7th to 13th June
School School Venue Time
Trinity College Royal College Kandy 5.00pm 24/12 (Trinity)
Dharmaraja College Kingswood College Kandy 5.00pm
Vidyartha College St.Anthony’s College Kandy 5.00pm
St.Peter’s College Isipathana College Colombo 5.00pm 8/7 (St.Peter)
9th Week
1 Bye 2 vs. 9 3 vs. 8 4 vs. 7 5 vs. 6 14th to 21st June
School School Venue Time
Isipathana College Vidyartha College Colombo 4.30pm 62/3 (Isipathana)
St.Anthony’s College Dharmaraja College Kandy 4.30pm
Kingswood College Trinity College Kandy 4.30pm 12/5 (Kingswood)
Royal College S.Thomas’ College Royal Complex 5.00pm 22/5 (Royal)
School P W L D
Kingswood 8 7 1
Trinity 8 6 2
St.Peters 8 6 2
St.Thomas 8 5 3
Royal 8 5 3
Isipathana 8 4 4
St.Anthony 8 2 6
Dharmaraja 8 1 7
Vidyartha 8 0 8
Home Team Visiting Team Venue Time
St.Peter’s College Dharma Raja Bambalapitiya. 5.00.pm 46/0 (St.Perters) Isipathana College Trinity College Colombo 5.00.pm 10/29 (Trinity)
St.Anthony’s College S.Thomas’ College Kandy 4.30.pm 10/14 (St.Thomas)
Kings wood College Royal College Kandy 4.30.pm 13/07 (Kingswood)
2nd Week
8 bye 9 vs. 7 1 vs. 6 2 vs. 5 3 vs. 4 28th April to 3rd May
School School Venue Time
Vidyartha College Trinity College Kandy 5.00 pm 60-09 (Trinity)
St.Peter’s College S.Thomas’ College Bambalapitiya 5.00 pm 19/22 (St.Thomas)
Isipathana College Royal College Colombo 5.00 pm 17/12 (Isipathana)
St.Anthony’s College Kingswood College Knady 5.00 pm 17/19 (Kingwood)
3rd Week
7 Bye 8 vs. 6 9 vs. 5 1 vs. 4 2 vs. 3 04t to 10th May
School School Venue Time
Dharma raja College S.Thomas’ College Kandy 4.30pm 20/22 (St.Thomas)
Vidyratha College Royal College Kandy 4.30pm 0/29 (Royal)
St.Peters’ College Kingswood College Bambalapitiya 5.00pm 19/10 (St.Peters)
Isipathana College St.Anthony’s College Colombo 5.00pm 32/10 (Isipathana)
4th Week
2 Bye 3 vs. 1 4 vs. 9 5 vs. 8 6 vs. 7 11th to 17th May
School School Venue Time
St.Anthonys’ College St.Peter’s College Kandy 4.30pm 3/13 (St.Peters)
Kingswood College Vidyartha College Kandy 4.30pm (Kingswood)
Royal College Dharma raja College Royal Complex 5.00pm 39/22 (Royal)
S.Thomas’ College Trinity College Colombo 5.00pm 10/15 (Trinity)
5th Week
5Bye 6 vs. 4 7 vs. 3 8 vs. 2 9 vs. 1 18th to 24th May
School School Venue Time
S.Thoma’s College Kingswood College Colombo 4.30pm 0/29 (Kingswood)
Trinity College St.Anthony’s College Pllekele 5,00pm 25/24(Trinity)
Dharma raja College Isipathana College Kandy 4.30pm 0/26 (Isipathana)
Vidyartha College St.Peter’s College Kandy 4.30pm 3/77 (St.Peters)
6th Week
4 Bye 5 vs. 3 6 vs. 2 7 vs. 1 8 vs. 9 25th to 30th May
School School Venue Time
Royal College St Anthony’s College Royal Complex 5.00pm 25/12 (Royal)
S.Thomas’College Isipatana College Colombo 4.30pm 17/15 (St.Thomas)
Trinity College St.Peter’s College Pllekele 5.00pm 10/17 (St.Peters)
Dharmaraja College Vidyratha College Kandy 4.30pm (Dharmaraja)
7th Week
3 Bye 4 vs. 2 5 vs. 1 6 vs. 9 7vs. 8 31st May to 6th June
School School Venue Time
Kingswood College Isipathna College Kandy 4.30pm 6/3 (Kinswood)
Royal College St.Peter’s College Royal Complex 5.00pm 17/12 (Royal)
S.Thomas’ College Vidyartha College Colombo 4.30pm 64/00 (St.Thomas)
Trinity College Dharmaraja College Pallekaele 5.00pm 26/14 (Trinity)
8th Week
6 Bye 7 vs. 5 8 vs.4 9 vs. 3 1 vs. 2 7th to 13th June
School School Venue Time
Trinity College Royal College Kandy 5.00pm 24/12 (Trinity)
Dharmaraja College Kingswood College Kandy 5.00pm
Vidyartha College St.Anthony’s College Kandy 5.00pm
St.Peter’s College Isipathana College Colombo 5.00pm 8/7 (St.Peter)
9th Week
1 Bye 2 vs. 9 3 vs. 8 4 vs. 7 5 vs. 6 14th to 21st June
School School Venue Time
Isipathana College Vidyartha College Colombo 4.30pm 62/3 (Isipathana)
St.Anthony’s College Dharmaraja College Kandy 4.30pm
Kingswood College Trinity College Kandy 4.30pm 12/5 (Kingswood)
Royal College S.Thomas’ College Royal Complex 5.00pm 22/5 (Royal)
School P W L D
Kingswood 8 7 1
Trinity 8 6 2
St.Peters 8 6 2
St.Thomas 8 5 3
Royal 8 5 3
Isipathana 8 4 4
St.Anthony 8 2 6
Dharmaraja 8 1 7
Vidyartha 8 0 8
Petes halts Joes winning streak
Ranjan Anandappa
St. Peter’s retained the Rev. Fr. Basil Wiratunga Shield for another year when they defeated St. Joseph’s by 24 points (2 goals, 2 tries) to 7 ( 1 goal) in a key school rugger match at Bambalapitiya yesterday.
The expected sparkle was missing specially in the first half due to lack of cohesive play by both sides which turned out to be a scrappy affair. The soggy ground conditions too, did not permit for open rugby as the forwards had to play a major part.
The Peterites opened scoring in the eighth minute off a scrum awarded in the Joes ‘25’ which resulted Ishan Noor scoring off a push over try.
Harsha Weerakkody gave the extra points. Noor struck once again in similar fashion to score an unconverted try, and the Peterites led 12-0 at the breather. On resumption the Joes gave a better display and in the tenth minute centre Priyan Perera touched down and Sachintha Maduranga put over the easy kick.
Joes played well in attack and defence, but their resources were insufficient to put the breaks on the Peterites who were playing under pressure with a slender lead. Two rapid tries in the dying stages helped Petes win.
Referee Dilroy Fernando.
Ranjan Anandappa
St. Peter’s retained the Rev. Fr. Basil Wiratunga Shield for another year when they defeated St. Joseph’s by 24 points (2 goals, 2 tries) to 7 ( 1 goal) in a key school rugger match at Bambalapitiya yesterday.
The expected sparkle was missing specially in the first half due to lack of cohesive play by both sides which turned out to be a scrappy affair. The soggy ground conditions too, did not permit for open rugby as the forwards had to play a major part.
The Peterites opened scoring in the eighth minute off a scrum awarded in the Joes ‘25’ which resulted Ishan Noor scoring off a push over try.
Harsha Weerakkody gave the extra points. Noor struck once again in similar fashion to score an unconverted try, and the Peterites led 12-0 at the breather. On resumption the Joes gave a better display and in the tenth minute centre Priyan Perera touched down and Sachintha Maduranga put over the easy kick.
Joes played well in attack and defence, but their resources were insufficient to put the breaks on the Peterites who were playing under pressure with a slender lead. Two rapid tries in the dying stages helped Petes win.
Referee Dilroy Fernando.
Isipatana v Vidyartha
Isipatana College completed the Singer inter-school under 20 Division One Group A league tournament with an impressive 62 points to 3 points victory over Vidyartha College Kandy at Havelock Park.
This was a fine effort from Isipatana College who took the opportunity to score as many as eleven tries against a weak opposition. They had been at the receiving end on a couple of occasions and their morale was shattered following a series of defeats. But this time they grabbed the opportunity to redeem some of their lost prestige as they began to regroup in preparation for the knock out stages of the tournament.
Isipatana College completed the Singer inter-school under 20 Division One Group A league tournament with an impressive 62 points to 3 points victory over Vidyartha College Kandy at Havelock Park.
This was a fine effort from Isipatana College who took the opportunity to score as many as eleven tries against a weak opposition. They had been at the receiving end on a couple of occasions and their morale was shattered following a series of defeats. But this time they grabbed the opportunity to redeem some of their lost prestige as they began to regroup in preparation for the knock out stages of the tournament.
Thurstan-Isipathana clash for Jabbar Trophy
Traditional rivals Thurstan and Isipathana will clash for the annual Abdul Jabbar shield today at the CR & FC grounds. This will be the 40th encounter in the series that has been dominated by Isipathana from the inception.
The fact that neither team is in the running for Championship honours will make this game even more interesting. Excepting for 1975 where the match was drawn and in 2005 where Thurstan emerged victorious it has been Isipatana all the way.
Thurstan and Isipathana met each other for the first time in 1963 at Havelock Park with Thurstan winning the match by 6 points to three. This was one of Thurstan’s finest seasons under the leadership of Depal de Zoysa of CR & FC & Kandy SC fame.
The honour of scoring the maiden try in the series rests with Vernon Caldera, a rugby player and cricketer of fame for Nondescript Cricket Club and the match winning drop goal was put over by Lionel Wickremasekera while Mantara scored Isipathana’s solitary try.
In 1965 Isipathana under Ana Saranapala brought an end to Thurstan’s glory with a 17-0 win over a Thurstan team led by Indra Piyatissa.
In 1967 during the tenures of Principals P. M. Jayathileke (Thurstan) and Col G. W. Rajapakse (Isipathana) two distinguished educationists, the match was elevated to a big match status for the Abdul Jabbar Trophy.
In this historic encounter Thurstan was led by Mangala Ratnayake who later turned out for Army and Isipathana by G. Wijeratne. From the initial years this was a closely contested game, the inaugural match and the 1968 encounter were won by Isipathana with slender margins with Thurstan Place kickers Tissa Nanayakkara and Diyanesh Rajaratnam missing vital penalties.
However the period thereafter Isipathana displayed their superiority while Thurstan under the leadership of Tissa Wickramanayake drew 3 all in 1975.
In 1993 Thurstan under Suranga Kulawickrema almost turned tables until Isipatana scrum half Bohoran scored a brilliant blind side try in the last minute to clinch the trophy. In 1998 Thurstan beat Isipathana in the President’s trophy knockout tournament but failed to wrest the Jabbar Shield.
In 2005 Thurstan achieved their long cherished dream to engrave their name in the Jabbar with a splendid win with skipper Amila Eranga playing a captain game.
Isipathana who began with a clean sweep in the sevens tournaments fared disastrously by losing to Trinity in their first encounter, though beating Royal, Isipathana could not find their rhythm and failed to be in contention for the league crown. Nevertheless Havelock Town lads are a competent outfit with their skipper Dinesh Chaturanga and Vishwamitra Jayasinghe being outstanding players.
Thurstan who were relegated to B Division enjoyed a moderate season winning four matches, drawing two and losing to group champs St. Joseph’s and Ananda.
It will be up to Thurstan skipper Husseifa Adahan to come up with a improved performance and rise to the occasion on the big day.
The commitment and dedication of Thurstan’s Rugby committee comprising past stalwarts Chula Dharmadasa, Milinda Ratnayake, Rear. Admiral Harsha Mayadune, Suranga Kulawickrema and Mohan Fernando certainly promises a bright future for these lads who are yet forced to practice on their makeshift Ground of sorts at Thurstan Road.
Traditional rivals Thurstan and Isipathana will clash for the annual Abdul Jabbar shield today at the CR & FC grounds. This will be the 40th encounter in the series that has been dominated by Isipathana from the inception.
The fact that neither team is in the running for Championship honours will make this game even more interesting. Excepting for 1975 where the match was drawn and in 2005 where Thurstan emerged victorious it has been Isipatana all the way.
Thurstan and Isipathana met each other for the first time in 1963 at Havelock Park with Thurstan winning the match by 6 points to three. This was one of Thurstan’s finest seasons under the leadership of Depal de Zoysa of CR & FC & Kandy SC fame.
The honour of scoring the maiden try in the series rests with Vernon Caldera, a rugby player and cricketer of fame for Nondescript Cricket Club and the match winning drop goal was put over by Lionel Wickremasekera while Mantara scored Isipathana’s solitary try.
In 1965 Isipathana under Ana Saranapala brought an end to Thurstan’s glory with a 17-0 win over a Thurstan team led by Indra Piyatissa.
In 1967 during the tenures of Principals P. M. Jayathileke (Thurstan) and Col G. W. Rajapakse (Isipathana) two distinguished educationists, the match was elevated to a big match status for the Abdul Jabbar Trophy.
In this historic encounter Thurstan was led by Mangala Ratnayake who later turned out for Army and Isipathana by G. Wijeratne. From the initial years this was a closely contested game, the inaugural match and the 1968 encounter were won by Isipathana with slender margins with Thurstan Place kickers Tissa Nanayakkara and Diyanesh Rajaratnam missing vital penalties.
However the period thereafter Isipathana displayed their superiority while Thurstan under the leadership of Tissa Wickramanayake drew 3 all in 1975.
In 1993 Thurstan under Suranga Kulawickrema almost turned tables until Isipatana scrum half Bohoran scored a brilliant blind side try in the last minute to clinch the trophy. In 1998 Thurstan beat Isipathana in the President’s trophy knockout tournament but failed to wrest the Jabbar Shield.
In 2005 Thurstan achieved their long cherished dream to engrave their name in the Jabbar with a splendid win with skipper Amila Eranga playing a captain game.
Isipathana who began with a clean sweep in the sevens tournaments fared disastrously by losing to Trinity in their first encounter, though beating Royal, Isipathana could not find their rhythm and failed to be in contention for the league crown. Nevertheless Havelock Town lads are a competent outfit with their skipper Dinesh Chaturanga and Vishwamitra Jayasinghe being outstanding players.
Thurstan who were relegated to B Division enjoyed a moderate season winning four matches, drawing two and losing to group champs St. Joseph’s and Ananda.
It will be up to Thurstan skipper Husseifa Adahan to come up with a improved performance and rise to the occasion on the big day.
The commitment and dedication of Thurstan’s Rugby committee comprising past stalwarts Chula Dharmadasa, Milinda Ratnayake, Rear. Admiral Harsha Mayadune, Suranga Kulawickrema and Mohan Fernando certainly promises a bright future for these lads who are yet forced to practice on their makeshift Ground of sorts at Thurstan Road.
Kingswood should take part in the Presidential knockouts. They have a good chance of winning and adding another feather to their cap. However I heard that Kingswood along with Trinity , Royal and S Thomas' have pulled out of the tournament. This leaves only Petes and Pathana participating from the teams that retained their positions in the A division.
nalakadas said:east or west Kingswood is the best
No chance to win presidand trophy for you, I think kingswood has got a correct thing, you have no confidance, if you have it,,,,,, plz come and show your colors in knok out.................. ( Not a best only lucky)
Chairman’s Trophy quarter finals
June 30 Maliyadeva Vs Sri Sumangala at Nittawela at 4.30 pm. June 27 S. Thomas’(Matara) Vs Sri Rahula at Matara 4.30 pm. June 30 . Richmond Vs Siri Piyarathana at Royal Sports Complex at 3 pm. Royal Panadura Vs St.Sebastian’s at Royal Complex at 4.30 pm.
Premier Trophy semi finals
July 7 St.John’s Vs Carey at Royal Complex. at 3pm. St. Aloysius Vs Piliyandala MV at at 4.30pm. Venue as above.
President’s Trophy
quarter finals at Royal Sports Complex July 3 St. Jopseph’s Vs Mahanama at 3pm. St. Peter’s Vs Nalanda at 4.30pm.
July 4 St.Anthony’s Vs Ananda at 3pm. Isipathana Vs Zahira at 4.30 pm. Semi-finals at Royal Sports Complex July 8 winners of St. Joseph’s Mahanama Vs winners of St. Peter’s vs Nalanda at 4.30 p.m. Winners of St. Anthony’s vs Ananda vs winners of Isipatana vs Zahira at 3 p.m.
All finals will be played on July 12 at the Royal College Sports Complex.
June 30 Maliyadeva Vs Sri Sumangala at Nittawela at 4.30 pm. June 27 S. Thomas’(Matara) Vs Sri Rahula at Matara 4.30 pm. June 30 . Richmond Vs Siri Piyarathana at Royal Sports Complex at 3 pm. Royal Panadura Vs St.Sebastian’s at Royal Complex at 4.30 pm.
Premier Trophy semi finals
July 7 St.John’s Vs Carey at Royal Complex. at 3pm. St. Aloysius Vs Piliyandala MV at at 4.30pm. Venue as above.
President’s Trophy
quarter finals at Royal Sports Complex July 3 St. Jopseph’s Vs Mahanama at 3pm. St. Peter’s Vs Nalanda at 4.30pm.
July 4 St.Anthony’s Vs Ananda at 3pm. Isipathana Vs Zahira at 4.30 pm. Semi-finals at Royal Sports Complex July 8 winners of St. Joseph’s Mahanama Vs winners of St. Peter’s vs Nalanda at 4.30 p.m. Winners of St. Anthony’s vs Ananda vs winners of Isipatana vs Zahira at 3 p.m.
All finals will be played on July 12 at the Royal College Sports Complex.
Lot of players in our rugby team are facing to the A/L exams in this August and also some players are got some injuries after the trinity match.
so they can not play the tournament. Because education & good health condition is more important as playing matches and winning matches.
so they can not play the tournament. Because education & good health condition is more important as playing matches and winning matches.
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Isipathana - Petes clash again in final
Ranjan ANANDAPPA
It will be a repetition of last year when Isipathana will meet St.Peter’s in the Milo President’s Trophy Knock out ‘A’ division schools rugby final at the Royal College Sports Complex this Saturday July 12.
In the first semi final played yesterday between Isipathana and St.Anthony’s Katugastota, Isipathana were made to fight hard to register a close 27 points (2 goals, 2 tries and 1 penalty) to 24 (1 goal, 1 try ,3 penalties and a drop goal) win .
The Antonians led at the breather 9-7 but Isipathana produced their usual brilliance after the turn over. Their three quarters played exceptionally well in attack and defence to drive the Antonians into submission.
The Katugastota school opened scoring early off a penalty put over by reliable place kicker Imad Riyal.
Isipatana sprang into lead when Viswamithra Jayasinghe evaded several defenders and flung the ball to Suranga Uthpala to fall over. Anurudha Srinath added the extra points.
Thereafter Imad Riyal put over a fine 40 m kick and fullback Tharanga Bandara dropped a kick over 30 m to give the Antnonians a 9-7 lead.
Isipathana went on to score two more tries through Viswajith Jayasinghe, Sooriyabandara and Sooriyarachchi who also put over a penalty.
The Antonians closed the gap off a Tharindu Chanaka try which was goaled by Amad Riyal and a try scored by Tharanga Bandara which went unconverted.
Comfortable win for Petes
In the second semi final St.Peter’s recorded a convincing 60 points (6 goals, tries 1 penalty) to nil win over Mahanama played at the same venue.
Mahanama did not have much of a chance against a superior Peterite outfit. Mahanama came up with a gutty display at the beginning but gradually lost control as the Preterites took full toll and scored almost at will.
The winners opened scoring in the 13th minute when Harsha Weerakkody made the break and passed to Canute who when challenged flung the ball back to Weerakkody to touch down. Weerakkody added the extra points.
The Peterites led 29-0 at half time.
The try scorers for the winners were Harsha Weerakkody (2)skipper Poornika Delpachitra (2), Shenal Dias (2), Dilshan Paul (1), Gerard Canute (1) and Rukshan Fernandesz (1)Harshan Weerakkody and Amila Fernando put over the penalties and the conversions.
Pradeep Fernando and Aruna Jayasekera refereed.
Ranjan ANANDAPPA
It will be a repetition of last year when Isipathana will meet St.Peter’s in the Milo President’s Trophy Knock out ‘A’ division schools rugby final at the Royal College Sports Complex this Saturday July 12.
In the first semi final played yesterday between Isipathana and St.Anthony’s Katugastota, Isipathana were made to fight hard to register a close 27 points (2 goals, 2 tries and 1 penalty) to 24 (1 goal, 1 try ,3 penalties and a drop goal) win .
The Antonians led at the breather 9-7 but Isipathana produced their usual brilliance after the turn over. Their three quarters played exceptionally well in attack and defence to drive the Antonians into submission.
The Katugastota school opened scoring early off a penalty put over by reliable place kicker Imad Riyal.
Isipatana sprang into lead when Viswamithra Jayasinghe evaded several defenders and flung the ball to Suranga Uthpala to fall over. Anurudha Srinath added the extra points.
Thereafter Imad Riyal put over a fine 40 m kick and fullback Tharanga Bandara dropped a kick over 30 m to give the Antnonians a 9-7 lead.
Isipathana went on to score two more tries through Viswajith Jayasinghe, Sooriyabandara and Sooriyarachchi who also put over a penalty.
The Antonians closed the gap off a Tharindu Chanaka try which was goaled by Amad Riyal and a try scored by Tharanga Bandara which went unconverted.
Comfortable win for Petes
In the second semi final St.Peter’s recorded a convincing 60 points (6 goals, tries 1 penalty) to nil win over Mahanama played at the same venue.
Mahanama did not have much of a chance against a superior Peterite outfit. Mahanama came up with a gutty display at the beginning but gradually lost control as the Preterites took full toll and scored almost at will.
The winners opened scoring in the 13th minute when Harsha Weerakkody made the break and passed to Canute who when challenged flung the ball back to Weerakkody to touch down. Weerakkody added the extra points.
The Peterites led 29-0 at half time.
The try scorers for the winners were Harsha Weerakkody (2)skipper Poornika Delpachitra (2), Shenal Dias (2), Dilshan Paul (1), Gerard Canute (1) and Rukshan Fernandesz (1)Harshan Weerakkody and Amila Fernando put over the penalties and the conversions.
Pradeep Fernando and Aruna Jayasekera refereed.
