Muthu’s Auckland finish fourth

By Shamseer Jaleel 

Sri Lanka Sevens skipper Sudharshana Muthuthanthri, who represented the Auckland Sevens outfit, ended as the Plate runner-up at the Bayleys National Championship 2018. 

Muthuthanthri, a former Thomian and Havelocks player, went to New Zealand and missed out on the club season. The move ensured that he received immense exposure at the highest level of rugby in New Zealand. 

Men’s results 

Men’s Cup Final: Waikato 21 v. Tasman 17 

Men’s Plate Final: Bay of Plenty 31 v. Auckland 12 

Men’s Bowl Final: Counties Manukau 26 v. Canterbury 5 

Men’s Shield Final: Northland 31 v. Southland 19 

Men’s Cup Semifinals: Waikato 22 v. Wellington 5, Tasman 17 v. Taranaki 12 

Men’s Plate Semifinals: Auckland 19 v. North Harbour 14, Bay of Plenty 26 v. Manawatu 7 

Men’s Bowl Semifinals: Counties Manukau 40 v. Hawke’s Bay 5, Canterbury 22 v. Otago 12 

Men’s Shield Semifinals: Mid Canterbury 24 v. Southland 32, Northland 38 v. Wanganui 12 

Men’s Cup Quarterfinals: Waikato 35 v. Auckland 0, North Harbour 12 v. Wellington 15, Tasman 24 v. Manawatu 12, Bay of Plenty 17 v. Taranaki 24 

Men’s Bowl Quarterfinals: Counties Manukau 38 v. Mid Canterbury 7, Hawke’s Bay 31 v. Southland 0, Northland 0 v. Otago 24

Canterbury 29 v. Wanganui 10