Western Warriors and Southern Sharks in strong position
Western Warriors, and Southern Sharks were in a strong position to book their berths to the Finals at the time of going to press at the Carlton Super Rugby sevens 2014 which took place at the BOI Rugby grounds in Koggala yesterday. Rugby was in top order with some forty plus overseas players, along with the some local talent, dished out some Champagne rugby for the packed house at Koggala.
At the time of going to the press Western warriors led by Yoshitha Rajapakse, and Southern Sharks led by Srinarth Sooriyabandara were set for the kill in the finals after their impressive first day’s wins in their group encounters.
Carlton action at Koggala. Pic by P.D. de Silva
On day two Central Kings outclassed North Western Blacks 38-7 while Yoshitha led Western Warriors edged out Eastern Eagles.
Later on in the evening Southern Sharks were too hot to handle when they over ran the much fancied Central King 28-7. Southern Sharks edged out North Central Typhoons 17-12 in their first game of the second day. Points collected in Koggala will be carried forward for the second leg in Colombo next week-end. These two sevens outings will be very vital for the local players in order prepare to for the Asian Rugby Sevens which will be held in Hong Kong later this month.
Day 2
Central Kings beat North Western Blacks 38-7, Southern Sharks beat North Central Typhoons 17-12, Uva Vipers beat Northern Gladiators 19-12, Western Warriors beat Eastern Eagles 19-12, Jaffna Challengers beat North Western Blacks 20-19, Sabaragamuwa North Central Typhoons beat Sabaragamuwa Stallions 22-19, Northern Gladiators beat Jaffna Challengers 33-7, Sabaragamuwa Stallions drew with Eastern Eagles 14-14, Southern Sharks beat Central Kings 28-7, Western Warriors beat Uva Vipers 36-0, Northern Gladiators beat North Western Blacks 34-5
Schools
Royal beat Kannangara 15-5, Science beat Isipathana 21-17, Kingswood beat Wesley 29-0, St Joseph’s beat Trinity 28-12