- Trinity -Wesley, Royal-Pathana semis
Last weekend saw some tantalising Schools Rugby President's Trophy Knockout Quarterfinal games in Colombo.
Royal College beat arch rivals S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia in an absolute style yesterday (22) in a splendid display of speed and vision. The lads from Reid Avenue recorded a 25-05 victory at the final whistle. The match was played at Havelock Park.
It was the Thomians who took early advantage with a try and put the favourites Royal under tremendous pressure.
Half time: Royal 7-5 S. Thomas’
Royalists completely turned the game around in the second half to romp their way to victory. The boys in blue and gold were very quick and played an expansive brand of scintillating rugby which clearly showed their strength led by skipper Disas Pathirana. Royal have booked a spot in the semi final with their Major Milroy Fernando Trophy rivals Isipathana College who are the defending knockout champions. Royal's last Knockout title came way back in 2002 under Zulki Hamid.
Full time: Royal College 25 (4T,1C,1P) beat S. Thomas' College 05 (1T)
at Havelock Park
Trinity overcome Zahira challenge
Trinity College Kandy overcame a spirited Zahira College Colombo outfit 32-23 at Sugathadasa Stadium on Sunday (22). Zahira is still searching for a win against Trinity 1962.
Zahira kicked off with a bang as they sent shockwaves this season taking control of the game in demanding style.
Half time: Zahira 11-10 Trinity
Trinity proved their mettle in the second essay with a much better performance to seal the deal and booked their spot in the semifinal. Trinity are the reigning league champions and were runners-up of the President's Trophy Knockout tourney last year.
The hill capital school last won the knockout championship in 2011 under Murad Ramzeen.
Full time: Trinity College 32 (5T, 2C, 1P) beat Zahira College 23 (3T, 1C, 2P)
at Sugathadasa Stadium.
Road to semifinals:
28 March – Trinity vs. Wesley at Royal Complex 4 p.m.
29 March – Isipathana vs. Royal at (Havelocks/CR or Sugathadasa
Final – 4 April (Sugathadasa Stadium/Royal Complex