Budding rugby players from St. Peter’s College dominated by winning the under-16 and 14 Cup events at the Rugby Carnival for junior rugby players organized by St. Thomas’ Preparatory School Colpetty on June 22 at the CR&FC ground Longdon Place.
An organizing committee official told the Sunday Observer that the event showcased the country’s up-and-coming rugby talent with all leading schools fielding teams along with schools that have taken to the sport recently displaying good basic skills.
In the under-16 final St. Peter’s team beat Prince of Wales 10-0 while in the under-14 final St. Peter’s beat St. Thomas’ Prep 10-5 to take the Cup.
Sri Sumangala came up with a surprising display to win the under-16 Plate event when they beat St. Thomas’ Prep narrowly 12-10 in the final.
St. Anthony’s College Kandy took the under-14 Plate when they beat Carey 15-10 in the final.
The under-16 Bowl was clinched by CMS Sri Jayawardenapura College Kotte when they beat St. Peter’s 5-0 while the under-14 Bowl was won by Royal College who beat Sri Sumangala 15-0.
There was keen interest and enthusiasm displayed by all players at this rugby event that was held in a carnival atmosphere. Parents, well-wishers and supporters too showed keen interest as they witnessed some exciting rugby throughout the day.
Results:
U-16 Cup final St. Peter’s beat Prince of Wales 10-0
U-14 Cup final St. Peter’s beat St. Thomas’ Prep 10-5
U-16 Plate final Sri Sumangala beat St. Thomas’ Prep 12-10
U-14 Plate final St. Anthony’s beat Carey 15-10
U-16 Bowl final CMS Sri Jayawardenapura College Kotte beat St. Peter’s 5-0
U-14 Bowl final Royal beat Sri Sumangala 15-0
U-10 St. Peter’s beat S. Thomas’ Mount Lavinia 20-0
Isipathana beat S. Thomas’ Mount Lavinia 21-0
Royal Panadura beat St. Peter’s 5-0
St. Anthony’s beat St. Peter’s 10-5
AGOAL Rugby Academy beat Royal Panadura 10-0
U-12 some results:
Prince of Wales beat St. Anthony’s 20-5
St. Thomas’ Prep A beat St. Peter’s 25-0
St. Thomas’ Prep B beat SDS Jayasinghe 15-0
Isipathana beat CSM Kotte 35-0
St. Thomas Prep A vs St. Anthony’s 15-all
Isipathana beat Royal 15-10
St. Thomas’ Prep A beat Prince of Wales 15-5
St. Anthony’s beat St. Peter’s 30-0
