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It was the Scots who took credit for starting sevens rugby. But just when it began is unclear. As a game it was used for many pre-season tournaments but hardly figured in the fixture lists of most countries.  Tokkie Smith, a South African residing in Hong Kong had the idea of an International tournament in what was then a British Colony. Hong Kong is renowned for entrepreneurs,

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It was down to a battle between the Trinity forwards and the Isipathana three-quarters from the outset of the game but the Pathana forwards took the game to the Trinity pack and dominated the scrums and the line outs right through the course of the game. The Isipathana coach Viraj Prasanna came out with some good tactical moves to stop the Lions in their tracks in the set pieces. Trinity

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The confrontation between Isipatana College, Colombo and Trinity College, Kandy in the Milo President’s Trophy final at the Royal Sports Complex at 4.30 pm today should turn out to be a thriller. With both teams boasting of powerful packs and speedy sets of three quarters a terrific tussle for supremacy can be expected. Isipatana is enjoying a wonderful season having emerged

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All roads will lead to the Royal Sports Complex ground at Reid Avenue as titans Isipathana and Trinity clash in the final of the Milo Under 20 inter-schools rugby knockout tournament scheduled to be kicked off at 4.45 p.m. today.  The battle is no doubt going to be a blockbuster with the two teams looking forward to end their schools rugby season on a winning note. Trinity will be

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President Trophy Semi Finals - Isipathana vs Kingswood On a day three pointers were wiped out of the scorecard, Isipathana College romped home to a comprehensive 47-0 win over Kingswood College in the first semi final of the President’s Trophy knockout tournament at Royal Complex, Colombo yesterday. It wasn’t a tale of domination either from Isipathana but they were deadly near

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Isipathana College took on Kingswood College in their knock out semi final clash at the Royal College sports complex today with the Greens winning the game contentedly 47 points to nil.   Half time score: 33-00 Isipathana Full time score: 47-00 Isipathana The game was going to be a close one from the outset but the Pathanians had other ideas scoring in the very first minute of the game

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 After 15 years of existence, Isipathana and Kingswood both have four President’s trophies each to brag about and the 1st semi final of this year’s tournament today at Royal Complex shall be a critical milepost for whoever is willing to take a focused turn at usurping their opponent of the even pedestal they presently live. Isipathana could be more ravenous since their final nexus

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Pathana Kingswood in grudge battle  The interschool knock out tournament semi final matches will take place this weekend with Kingswood taking on Isipathana and Trinity going against St. Peters. Isipathana and Kingswood who are known to have some of the best three-quarter lines in the Island will face off in a tight contest in the first semi-final of the schools knock out

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The glamour boys of schools rugby Isipathana College will start as the favourites to clinch the coveted President’s Trophy when the annual Milo Schools Under-20 Knockout Rugby tournament gets underway at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue next Sunday. The quarterfinals will be worked off on September 18 and 19 with the semi-finals scheduled for

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Former Isipathana skipper, Dinusha Chathuranga Fernando of Navy SC will lead the Sri Lanka team for the Shanghai 7’s 2011. Pool A Korea, Philipines, UAE Pool B Japan, Thailand, Chinese Taipei Pool C Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mongolia Pool D China, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan thescore

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U 16 Division I rugby in Kandy   Isipathna, Trinity and Dharmaraja looked the best bets for Cup honours at the end of day one of the All Island under 16 Division one rugby tournament held at Bogambara. Isipathana played with flair and their attacking ploys were successful. Trinity had pace and confidence with

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After a week’s lapse of schools rugby, title contenders Isipathana met the host Kingswood at the Bogambara stadium on Saturday.Half time score: 5 nil Isipathana leadingFull time score: 10-5 Isipathana wonMatch was much anticipated affair as it went to keeping the Isipathana hopes alive for the title against the table leaders Royal.Pathana's formidable forwards dominated the game during the first

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Isipathana College placed second in the league will take on Kingswood College in another schools fixture match this weekend at Bogambara.Match factsDate: 9th JulyVenue: Bogambara Stadium KandyTime: 04:30pmBig pictureWith the league tournament coming to a close, the Pathanians who have won 8 out of 9 games will take on the 5th placed Kingswoodians in what is tagged as a close contest. Isipathana

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Establishment of the inaugural Isipathana College Past Rugby Players Association (ICPRPA), coming under the Isipathana College Old Boys’ Association, took place on 24th June,2011. The meeting was chaired by the Principal, Mr. A. C. Perera, and the objectives of the formation of such ICPRPA was for the purpose of establishing strong fellowship amongst the past rugby players of Isipathana College

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The Sri Lanka rugby selection committee cut down the junior rugby squad down to a 28 man squad yesterday after having their final selections at the Sugathadasa Stadium. However the squad of 28 is yet to confirmed and is awaiting ratification by the sports minister.ThePapare conducted the final trial in form of the All star rugby encounter in which the new selection committee headed by Chandrashan

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The Sri Lanka under 20 team is scheduled to play the ARFU Asian Championship in Hong Kong later this month. The team will be coached by Ellis Meachen, C.P. Abeygunawadene and Nihal ‘Viper’ Gunaratne.The Sri Lanka Selection panel which has been rushed into selecting a squad selected a 35 man pool after ThePapare All star encounter last Thursday. After training together for a few days the pool was

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With the ARFU under 20 Asian championship around the corner, the newly appointed selection committee is yet to name the captain of the side who will lead the young tuskers on tour. The Sri Lankan team which is supposed to take flight to Hong Kong on the 23rd of this month (Thursday) still has not confirmed the final squad.There are three ‘top contenders’ for captaincy namely, Sanka Rajaguru (SACK

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Scintillating second half rally saw Isipathana College thrashing determined St Peter’s College at Bambalapitiya this evening. Both sides displayed some good fast rugby but Isipathana College proved that they can adjust themselves and dominated in the second half.Half Time Score 15-11 SPC LeadingFull Time Score 42-29 IC WonSt Peter’s College once again proved that they have got one of the weakest

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Isipathana are determined to clinch the Under-20 inter-school league rugby title this year after a lapse of 10 years. Having made a reputation for fast running rugby from its inception Isipathana has a well balanced team with a mobile and heavy set of forwards to assist their speedy three-quarters.“I have a strong feeling that Isipathana could reach the top of the table when the season ends. This

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The Singer inter-school Under 20 Division One League tournament will reach its climax when the reigning champions St. Peter’s College take on Isipatana College in a key fixture at Bambalapitiya on June 11 (Saturday). Both teams are in contention for the richest prize in the schools rugby scene this season along with the table leaders and the unbeaten Royal College team. St. Peter’s and Isipatana

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Isipatana College produced a magnificent performance to beat Trinity College 23-18 in a key Singer inter-school Under 20 Division One League tournament fixture worked off at the Pallekele Stadium.Isipatana’s success had a great amount of significance as they had the better of their arch rivals after a lapse of three years. In addition they had the satisfaction of overcoming their opponents away

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St. Peters College won the 2011 All island sevens tournament beating Kingswood College today in the final. S. Thomas’ College won the plate segment while Royal Panadura walked away with the bowl.Cup finals – Peters win 6th consecutive trophy, remains ‘UNBEATEN’ (24-15)St. Peters College the defending sevens champions came out with another superlative performance to beat a tough Kingswood side in

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March 5th, 2011The all-island rugby football sevens tournament which is organized by the Sri Lanka schools rugby football association got underway today with Trinity, Peters, Isipathana and Kingswood taking major honors at the end of day one.Trinity College and St. Peters in particular had some big performances against some of the mediocre teams with both teams accumulating 84 points in two

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At 15 he was in contention for a place in the senior squad and a couple of seasons later he had the distinction of representing the First XV 'sevens' team. After many years of hard work and commitment Tharindu Siriwardena has emerged as one of the top number eight player in the current inter schools rugby scene. Tharindu Siriwardena. Picture by Mahinda Vithanachchi His latest heroics came last

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Isipatana College cruised to their second successive victory this season as they trounced Wesley College by a convincing margin of 35 points to 15 points in their Singer inter school under 20 Division I League rugby tournament match worked off at Longden Place, yesterday. Isipatana collected their points from two goals, three tries and two penalties after having built up a commanding 28-10 lead

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Isipatana College have produced the ingredients of success for the first time in the current inter school rugby season. Last week they brought down the high riding S. Thoma’s College team with a stunning performance at Mount Lavinia.This was a tremendous effort from Isipatana who went into this important game at the back drop some uncertainly having suffered two shock defeats at the hands of St.

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Former champions Kingswood College Kandy produced a superb second half rally to beat a powerful Isipatana outfit by 22 points to 15 points in a thrilling Singer inter school Under 20 division one league rugby tournament match worked off at Havelock Park yesterday. The Kingswoodians who were trailing 12-15 at half time came back magnificently and turned the game in their favour while

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Isipatana College with a star studded line up are in search of their past glory as they look to redeem their lost prestige in the current inter- school rugby season. They have retained virtually the same team that performed last year and with 13 coloursmen in their ranks they could be considered as strong contenders for the Singer Division One League title. The Isipatana College First XV

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The 2010 Singer inter school Under 20 division one league rugby tournament will kick off on April 24 with ten teams vying for top honours. The tournament will conclude on June 19 with a total of 45 matches to be worked off across several venues in Colombo and Kandy.The defending champions Royal College captained by centre Duminda Attygalle will launch their campaign for the title with a home

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Isipatana College with no less than 12 coloursmen in their ranks will be a strong contender for the schools under 20 division one league rugby title this year."This year we field a formidable outfit and our aim is to clinch the division one league title which has eluded us for several years," said the Chairman of Isipatana rugby, Hassan Singhawansa."We have a powerful set of forwards and a speedy

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Isipatana College led by centre Ashan Galage will confront St. Peter's College, Colombo in the curtain-raiser of the schools under 19 division one rugby tournament at Havelock Park on April 24.The Peterites who won the Rugby Sevens title will be led by fly half Rizwan Meedin and will also have the services of players of the calibre of Rizwan Meedin, Bhanuka Nanayakkara, Danushka Ranjan and Sri

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It could be termed as the most powerful old boys team ever to play against the present team in the recent past and they certainly maintained that tag to their set standards when they completely outplayed the 2010 xv 49 points ( 2 goals, 7 tries ) to 10 ( 1 goal, 1 penalty ) in the Annual Isipathana college present vs old boys rugby encounter played at worked off at Havelock park.The game which

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The de Costa brothers - Lasintha and Ashan - are a much sought out duo on the rugby field these days. The brothers are the best set of centre three-quarters in the island and their performance for the CR&FC alone speaks volumes of their speed and skills.Hailing from Isipathana the pair played together for the ‘Green shirts’ in 2004 under the watchful eyes of Sanath Martis. In 2005 and 2006 former

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The Isipathana ‘A’ under 12 showed their class in rugby, by beating the formidable Trinity College Kandy by 14 points (2 goals) to nil in the All Island under 12 10-a side tournament staged at the Royal Sports Complex recently.This tournament was played for the first time inviting all schools in the Island which was organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA).The

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Isipathana U-16 boys kicked off their official tournament fixture by emerging joint champs at the Western Province Knockout Tournament played Yesterday at the Royal Complex.We met Royal at the final and the score were 7 All at the long whistle.

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Isipatana College entered the final of the 'Milo' all Island schools under-20 Rugby Championship by beating Wesley College 29 points (3 goals, 1 penalty, 1 try) to 5 (1 try) in the second semi-final which worked off yesterday at Royal College Sports Complex.Isipatana College was leading 17 points to Nil at half time.Umayanga Sooriyabandara and Wishwamitra Jayasingha scored two tries each. Prasad

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Future of Pathana Rugby', at the DS Senanayaka Invitational Tournament conducted on the 11th of July 2009 at DS Grounds. Pathana clicked all the honors,U-12 A team- Cup Champs,B team- Bowl Runners up,U-10 A team-Cup Camps,B team Plate Champs,C team- Bowl Champs.Congratulation for future of Pathana Rugby .....!!

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Another exciting game of rugby is predicted to be dished out at the Royal College Sports Complex this Saturday (27th June) when the frontrunners to the league title, Royal College take on a talented and unpredictable outfit of Isipathanians.The two teams will be contending for the Milroy Fernando memorial trophy.Match facts Date: 27th JuneVenue: Royal College sports complexKickoff: 04:30pmBig

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by S. M. Jiffrey Abdeen - Kandy Sports Corr.Trinity College upset all predictions and pulled off a sensational 27 points (3 goals, 2 penalties) to 15 (1 goal, 1 try, 1 penalty) win over Isipathana Vidyalaya in their schools under 20 `A' Division rugby tournament match played at Pallekelle yesterday.At half time Trinity led 10-8.This match turned out to be a hotly contested affair with the Lions

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The lads from Isipathana Mawatha also the Gazelles of rugby came up with a brilliant all-round performance to overcome the Josephians at Havelock park today.Half time score: 12-03Full time score: 22-03After beating the Heavyweights of Kandy rugby Kingwood College in their own back yard the Pathanians were not going to take anything likely as they came up with a superb performance against the

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by Shamseer JALEELIsipathana College created the major upset in the school under-20 President League Rugby Tournament up in Kandy yesterday. They brought the Kingswoodians unbeaten run to an end winning by 25 points (2 goals, 1 try, 1 penalty, 1 drop goal) to 19 points (2 goals, 1 try).At half time the winners completely battled the Randles Hill school by 19-0.Isipathana dished out the usual

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Isipathana Beat Kingswood 25/19 at Bogambara.

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Isipathana bounced back into contention when they defeated a fancied St. Peter’s College by 22 points (1 goal, 3 tries) to 12 (1 goal and a try) in their inter-school rugger match played at Bambalapitiya yesterday.The winners led 12-5 at the breather.The first-half was closely contested with the `Pathana’ back division closely marked by the Peterites.The Peterites kept the Isipathana three

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Isipathana VS St Peters - Match ResultWon 22/12

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A stirring second-half rally which resulted in a whopping unanswered 25 points being scored through a mixture of supreme fitness and sensible rugby enabled S. Thomas’ College to post a memorable 28-12 win over a patchy Isipatana MV XV in their Under-20 `A’ Division Tier `A’ Inter-school League tournament match ended at Havelock Park, last evening.The winners collected their points through two

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Isipathana lost to St Thomas's 28/12. Isipathana was leading at halftime 12/3.

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The clash between the formidable Isipatana College and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia on May 2 (Saturday) at Havelock Park is the pick of the matches scheduled for this week in the Schools Under 20 Division One Segment ‘A’ Rugby Tournament.Last year the Thomians edged out Isipatana by 17-15 at Mount Lavinia and another thrilling match is on the cards on Saturday. On the same day (May 2)

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The eagerly awaited schools rugby season kicks off on April 24 (Friday) with two key matches the confrontation between traditional rivals Royal and S. Thomas’ at Mount Lavinia and the clash between the strong Isipatanians and Peterites at Bambalapitiya.Despite the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association deciding to scrap the schools ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament these two matches will

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Thursday, 9 April 2009Daily News.The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) took a unanimous decision to cancel the forthcoming Under-20 Inter-School League Tournament due to lack of cohesion between teams due to contest the tournament.The SLSRFA which had a crucial meeting on April 7 (Tuesday) decided to allow all Division I Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ teams to contest the upcoming

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Kingswood College, Kandy drew first blood in the new inter-school rugby season when they clinched the Cup championship with a close 26 points to 17 victory over their home town rivals Trinity College in the all island under 20 seven a side tournament concluded at the Royal College Sports Complex in Reid Avenue yesterday.This tournament which was the curtain raiser for the 2009 inter-school rugby

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Last year's Sevens champions Isipathana opened the season with a scintillating performance to beat the formidable S. Thomas College, Mt Lavinia by 31 points (3 goals, 2 tries) to nil in the final of the Western Province RFA Sevens Tournament which was played at St' Peter's College Grounds on 7th and 8th March. The Pathana lads played a superb game excelling in all departments who beat all

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VS St.Johns Won 36/0VS DS Won 48/0VS Royal Won 36/0VS Science in the quatrs Won 38/0VS Ananda Won 40/0Finals..beat St Thomas 31/0..

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The Sri Lanka Sevens Rugby team has a good chance of entering the semi-finals of the Asian qualifier of the World Cup Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong on October 4 and 5, 2008 if they beat both India and host nation Hong Kong in their pool 'C' matches.The Sri Lankan Sevens team led by Pradeep Liyanage will confront India in their first match and then take on Hong Kong on the first day and if they win

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by Rukshan RazakThe Disciplinary Committee that was appointed to look into the incident of allegedly allow playing three ineligible players by Isipathana College, against Dharamaraja College in their inter-school rugby match, has decided to award the four winning points to the loosing Rajans. But Isipathana will continue to remain the top division ‘Sunday Island’ learns.It is also reported that

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Chris Dhambarage St. Peter's College survived a fierce second half rally from Isipatana College to register a thrilling 8-7 victory in their Singer inter school under 20 Division One Group A league rugby tournament match worked off at Havelock Park yesterday. The Peterites scored an unconverted try and put over a penalty in the first half to take an 8 nil lead at half time

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There had been several articles appearing in the press regarding inclusion of Sajith Saranga star schoolboy ruggerite, who represented Isipathana College against their match against Dharmaraja played on 22nd May. Sajith Saranga also represented Sri Lanka Schools last year on an International tour. These articles appearing in the press creates much confusion and insult to this schoolboy as

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RUGBY. Isipatana College cruised to their second straight victory while overcoming St. Anthony?s College by 32 points to 10 in their Singer inter school under 20 Division One Group A league rugby tournament match worked off at Havelock Park yesterday.Isipatana collected their points from one goal and five tries after having led 17-10 at half time. The Antonians responded with one goal and one

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Isipatana College survived a fierce late rally from Royal College to register an exciting 17 points to 12 points victory in their Singer Inter-School Under-20 Division One Group 'A' League Rugby Tournament match worked off at Longden Place, yesterday.Isipatana also retained the Major Milroy Fernando Memorial Trophy. They collected their points from two goals and one penalty after having led 14-12

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Trinity College Kandy produced a powerful display to bring down their arch rivals the high riding Isipatana outfit by 29 points to 10 in their Singer inter school under 20 Group A division one league rugby tournament match worked off at Longden Place yesterday. The Trinitians going in as the underdogs completely stunned their opponents and collected their points from two goals and

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At the qualifiers Isipathana beat St. Aloysius by 56/00 with ease and on the nextday beat Vidyartha by 40/00. Biggest upset of the tournament was done byMahanama who beat Kingswood by 17 (1 goal, 2 tries) to 14 (2 goals).Isipathana beat DS Senanayake by 42/05 (only points againstus). Captain Dinusha touched 3 tries 2 conversions), Ashan Gallage(Another 16 year old) with 1 try, Vishawa with 1 try

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Isipatana College clinched the Cup Championship defeating St. Joseph's College 21 nil in the Western Province Under-20 inter-school seven-a-side rugby tournament concluded at the CR and FC grounds in Longden Place yesterday.Isipatana collected their points from three goals with all scoring been done in the first half. Sajith Saranga, Srinath Suriyabandara and Dineshka Chaturanga scored a try each

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Isipatana college inter house rugby matches ended last week at our own grounds. Iqbal House won the under 19 title.This event was organized by shamly nawaz(1998 Captain of isipatana team) and his team mates. (year 1998/99/2000).

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St. Peter’s 23 - Isipatana 13In almost total darkness, St. Peter’s defeated Isipatana by 23 points (2 goals and three penalties) to 13 (1 goal and 2 penalties) to retain the President’s Trophy at the Royal College Sports Complex yesterday. The league Champions St. Peter’s thus brought the curtain down on this extra long school season of rugby which seemed that it never would end at one stage. The

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Pathana made the ' HATRICK ' of sevens for the season after Thurstan 7s, All Island 7s and now making a clean sweep at the Singer 7s yesterday beating Kingswood seven points to nil, at the rain ruined final and which was not good at all for sevens and specially to green style of play.. First half went nil all and right after the final time hooter, twenty meters from Kingswood line prop Niroshan

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Isipathana made yet another double by clinching the U-18, 10-A-Side All Island Championship for the second year in succession beating St. Thomas 17/13held today & yesterday at Royal Complex. Worth the money to witness a true Isipathana Never Say Die spirit, when the boys came hard on the dying stage of the second half. By then they were trailing 05/13, Isipathana scored one goal and two tries.

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For the second year in succession we clinched the Western Province U-18, 10-A-side championship by beating St. Thomas 22/07. Complete results are as bellow.Finalvs St. Thomas = 22/07Semi-Finalvs St. Peters = 24/00Quarter-Finalvs Science = 28/00Qualifiersvs St.Peters (B) = 28/00vs Royal Panadura = 29/00vs Ashoka MMV = 17/00vs Mahanama = 31/00

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RUGBY: Isipatana continued their domination in the schools rugby scene by winning the under 14 10 A-side and under 16 15-A side titles in the schools league finals of Western Province played on Sunday.The Isipatana under 14 team beat S. Thomas, Mt. Lavinia by 5 points to nil in a nerve tingling match, while the Isipatana under 16 beat St. Joseph's College, Colombo by 20 points (4 tries) to nil

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By Aubrey Kuruppu*Isipathana 18*Trinity 10Isipathana struck thrice in the first half and then held on to win by 18 points (3 tries, 1 penalty) to 10 (2 tries) in the face of a resolute fight back by Trinity in a fast-paced, open game of rugby at Pallekele yesterday.Trinity strove hard to pierce the Isipathana defence early on but was stalled by the latter’s terrific tackling and the fine

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Ranjeeva SeneviratneRUGBY: One of the most looked forward to confrontations in the schools rugby calendar - the encounter between Trinity College, Kandy and Isipatana College, Colombo will take place in Pallekelle Rugby Stadium on July 7 (Saturday).The Trinity-Isipatana encounters have always produced rugby of a very high standard and this year another enthralling encounter is on the cards. With

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RUGBY: Isipathana proved their class when they outplayed Wesley by 47 points (6 goals and 1 try) to 5 (1 try) in their school rugger match played at Havelock Park yesterday. Isipathana as usual started in grand fashion and seemed to dominate proceedings with their brand of rugby. They opened scoring in the 13th minute when three quarter Dinusha Chathuranga

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RUGBY: Isipatana College continued their success in the Sevens rugby game when they became Cup Champions at the schools under-20 Singer Sevens organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association when they defeated Kingswood College by 31 points (3 goals, 2 tries) to 19 (2 goals, 1 try) in the finals played before a large crowd at the Nitawela rugby stadium in Kandy yesterday.At

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RUGBY: Isipatana College clinched the Thurstan Rugby Sevens title when they trounced St. Anthony’s College Kandy by 73 points to nil in the Cup final at the Royal College Sports Complex Colombo yesterday. Dinesh Chathuranga and Niroshan Chaturanga strengthened the Patanas with sharing six tries equally.The knock out round kicked off yesterday. In the Plate final, hosts Thurstan College secured

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Wesley, St. Anthony’s and Vidyartha are demoted Trinity and Isipathana promoted to schools top rugby division By M. Shamil Amit Three schools Wesley and St Anthony’s from Group ‘A’ and Vidyartha in Group ‘B’ have been demoted on a decision taken by the

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Dear Old Boys,The AGM of the SDS was held on November 26, 2006 at the College Hall.Old Boys, especially those who have sons attending IsipathanaCollege, are advised to visit the NEWS section of the College Websitewww.isipathana.org and read the following reports which were adoptedat the said meeting.1. Secretary's Annual Report for 20052. Summary of activities carried out from Jan 01, 20063.

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Haren leads Sri Lanka under 19 team at Asian Tournament Ranjeeva SENEVIRATNE RUGBY: The skipper of the champion Peterite rugby team Haren Ariyawardena has been picked to lead the Sri Lanka under 19 team at the Asian Rugby Football Championships which will be worked off in Chinese

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