Dialog Schools Rugby round up

By Shamseer Jaleel

Trinity outclass Rajans

Trinity College outclassed Dharmaraja College by 40 points (6 tries, 5 conversions) to 14 points (2 tries, 2 conversions) win in their Dialog Schools Under-19 rugby encounter which concluded at the Pallekelle Stadium on Saturday.

At the short breather Trinity led 19/0.

Both teams played their hearts out in early part of the game, but Rajans ran out of steam when the Trinity forwards and speedy three quarters combined to play well. 

It took Trinity almost 20 plus minutes to score their first try through their acting skipper Thisanga Dissanayake after the regular skipper Anuhas Kodituwakku was taken out due to a knee injury. The home team scored their balance tries through Dinusha Peiris (2), Yasiru Ariyawansa, Shyran Sathishkumar and Yewan Hulangamuwa. Shan Althaf converted four of them while Rushen Bandaranayake added with one kick at goal.

Rajans tries were scored by Prabudika Madushanka and Yapa scored a try each while Sadeesha Weerawansa converted both of them.

Referee was Aruna Shantha.

Zahira overrun Kingswood

Zahira College overran Kingswood College by 38 points (6 tries, 4 conversions) to Nil at the Bogambara Stadium last weekend.

At the short breather Zahirians led 12/0. 

Referee was Hasantha Weranga.

Royal outclass Thurstan

Royal outclassed Thurstan by 97 points (15 tries, 11 conversions) to 16 points (1 try, 1 conversion, 3 penalties) at the Sugathadasa Stadium last weekend.

At the short breather lads from Reid Avenue led 40/7.

Referee was Charani Liyanage.

Bonus point win for Wesley

Wesely College completed their league on a high note when they outplayed Joes by 34 points (5 tries, 3 conversions, 1 penalty) to 12 points (2 tries, 1 conversion) at Havelock Park last weekend.

At the short breather Wesley led 17/12.

Referee was Gihan Yatawara.

Peterites run riot at Nittawela

St. Peter’s College showed that they are a champion outfit made when they outplayed Vidyartha College by 42 points (6 tries, 6 conversions) to 3 points (1 penalty) in their Schools Under-19 Rugby League encounter which concluded at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium last evening.

At the short breather, the lads from Bambalapitiya led 21/3.

Vidyartha played well during the majority of the first half with some attacking moves, but their phases lacked the finishing touches plus failed in finding the gaping hole in the Peterite defence. Further, St. Peter’s’ defence stood firm.

Peterites, on their part, failed to play a territory game as their line out throwing let them down badly but later in the initial half, they started working their speedy three quarters who were unstoppable. Peterites, the defending league champions, not only ended round one undefeated but also collected a bonus point in the Central Hills as well.

Two Yumeth Shihara tries plus one try by Salith Gallage and accurate conversions by Rahul Peter took the visitors to a comfortable 21/3 lead at the short breather. Vidyartha put over a solitary penalty through Rusith Thomdhya.

After the turnaround, Peterites scored three more tries through Vishanka Silva, Shanuka Perera, and Dulaj Naodya. Rahul Peter, who had a great game, converted all six tries.

Referee Ishanka Abeykoon.

In the other Kandy encounter at Bogambara, Antonians registered their first win this season when they beat Sumangala 25/17.

Isipathana beat Thomians 41/27 at Havelock Park while DS beat Science at Sugathadasa Stadium 39/12.

For the Super Round, St. Peter’s, Royal, Trinity, and Isipathana move forward with the games commencing next weekend.