Glorious uncertainties of Bradby rivalry
At the conclusion of a wonderfully exciting game, a rejuvenated Trinity side had pulled off an 18 points (1 goal, 1 try, 2 penalties) to 13 (1 goal, 2 penalties) win over a Royal team that was a bit flat, especially in the second half. Royal’s inability to pull off a win, especially after they [...]
It’s hotting up as Yohan moves to second place
As the 37th Bata-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2016 competition nears its end a new rivalry enters, making the race for the crown of All-Island segment a three-way battle. The competition began to fire up last weekend but by this week it has reached a new height. For the 13th [...]
Still a window is open for Athletics at Rio 2016
Sri Lanka is trying its level best to include three more athletes to the already qualified three athletes for the Rio Olympics according to Sugath Tillekeratne, the President of the Sri Lanka Athletics Association, who stated in an in interview with the Sunday Times. The already qualified athletes are Anuradha Indrajit Cooray (Marathon), Geethani Rajasekera [...]
When the castle’s keeper errs – the crooked man walks the crooked mile
There is no argument; Sri Lankans generally are cricket fanatics. In the present context, when Lankan cricket is suffering from the Down Syndrome, the majority of the populace would swear that they would not step within a fifteen foot radius of the television screen when our matches are being telecast, but as soon as the [...]
Why there are so few turnovers in the game when Sri Lankans play
Two weeks have passed since the Schools Division I first round was completed. Now we talk and imagine about the Bradby Shield second leg and the Asian Nations Division I Tournament where all four teams have won a match each. Philippines and Malaysia are in front having earned two bonus points each. By the time [...]
Showtime by Halep, Djokovic and Murray
The Madrid Tennis event is the showpiece of Real-Ciudad. With a prize money package of over five million Euros and with both genders in action, it created an aura pretty close to a Grand-Slam event last week. The clay courts of the stadium carry the names of two Spanish stalwarts who dominated the Tennis world. [...]
Cavalry Supercross to be flagged off on June 12
Over 200 drivers and riders including several riders from India will compete when the 2016 edition of the Cavalry Supercross, one of the most anticipated events in Sri Lanka’s motor racing calendar flag off on June 12 at the Cavalry Supercross race track in Pangolla, Kurunegala. The Supercross is organized by the Sri Lanka Armoured [...]
That memorable win in Old Blighty
On the eve of the Headingly Test, it is with a sense of nostalgia that one recalls Sri Lanka’s last, very successful, visit to England in 2014. The first test at Lords followed the script but Sri Lanka just about survived. The second saw history being made when the visitors were able to defeat Cook’s [...]
Lanka U-20 Rugby team to Malaysia
The Schools Under-20 rugby players, will receive a perfect exposure to polish their sevens skills, when Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union (SLRFU), is preparing to send a team to participate in the Asian Rugby 7’s series tournament, which is scheduled to held in Malaysia on July 30 and 31 and in Hong Kong on August [...]
Still a window is open for Athletics at Rio 2016
Sri Lanka is trying its level best to include three more athletes to the already qualified three athletes for the Rio Olympics according to Sugath Tillekeratne, the President of the Sri Lanka Athletics Association, who stated in an in interview with the Sunday Times. The already qualified athletes are Anuradha Indrajit Cooray (Marathon), Geethani Rajasekera [...]
TMO is it good?
Shyama Cooray (Head of Sports, Horizon International College, Malabe, former secretary of Sri Lanka Netball federation 2013/2104, Vice president Western Province Netball Association) “I have played netball in school and club level. But I am interested in all sports. When I have time, I go to see matches or watch from the TV. When I [...]
TMOs are already misinterprited and misrepresented
The initiative to adopt the Television Match Official (TMO) in Sri Lanka may look as welcome move by many Rugby enthusiasts in the country but some ardent followers of certain teams have already began to misinterpret its usage. The President of the Sri Lanka Rugby Referees’ Society (SLRRS), Nizam Jamaldeen, terms this aspect of the [...]
Shirantha’s record takes him to unfamiliar terrain
When Shirantha Peiris took the reign as the President of the National Shooting Sports Federation of Sri Lanka (NSSF) a year ago not only he created a record, for being the first from the civil society to do so, but he also was subjected to unexpected battles. The core setback Peiris and his set of [...]
Young Footballers’ future at stake!
It is not surprising for those who have played and witnessed quality club football in the past to read the article appeared in the Sunday Times dated 24.4.2016 , under the caption “Walkover as never before in F.A. Cup history”. It was revealed that 509 teams which took part in the FA Cup Knockout Tournament [...]
MAS Reds ground SriLankan Airlines
MAS Holdings Reds grounded SriLankan Airlines with a 53-37 victory to enter the finals of the Men’s ‘B’ Division at the 11th Ram Rathnavel Knock-out Basketball Tournament 2016 at the Henry Pedris Sports Complex. MAS Holdings Reds dominated play from the start with fast open play where as the SriLankan Airlines took time to take [...]
A 14-ball 40 by left hander Dhanushka
A fine team effort where every member of the team contributed to their best ability helped Citizens Development Business Finance PLC to a five wicket win over Lankem Ceylon PLC in the Final of the 14th David Pieris Group of Companies sponsored ‘DPGC’ Challenge Trophy, MCA ‘E’ division 30 over League Tournament 2016, concluded at [...]
16 qualify for men’s rankers event
Sixteen players qualified for the Men’s Rankers Event for the President’s Cup Carrom Championship 2016 organised and conducted by the Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka worked-off at the Carrom Federation Headquarters last weekend. Eight women players booked their slots to play in the Women’s quarters-finals with most of the favourite players found their way without [...]
Unions Assurance win MCA Over-40 Sixes
Union Assurance General regained the MCA Over-40 Cricket Title, when they beat 2015 runners-up, John Keells Group, in the annual MCA Over-40 Cricket Sixes 2016, concluded at the MCA grounds last Sunday. The tournament with 13 teams pooled into four groups was simultaneously conducted at the MCA and Wesley College Grounds, consisting 18 matches including [...]
CMA-CGM Containers make a memorable entrance
The MCA ‘F’ division 25-Over League Tournament 2016 with the participation of 36 teams in six groups got off to a start last week-end. Debutantes, CMA-CGM Containers made a memorable entrance into Mercantile Cricket when they scored a thrilling two wickets win over Asia Capital. Opening weekends top team score was by Union Bank 201/7 [...]
Samarajeewa and Shamali win National Cross Country championships
Long distance runner Lionel Samarajeewa of Central Province provided a hat-trick at the 27th National Cross Country championships held on May 7 in Nuwara Eliya. Lionel was the winner of this event in 2014, 2015 and in 2016. L.H Shamali Anusha of Uva province won the women’s championship. She took part in the event after [...]
Commemorating the 60th year of the invincible Trinity XV of 1956
The golden era of Rugby in Trinity has been from 1952-1957 when the College won all twelve Bradby matches in-a-row played during the period. 94 points had been scored by Trinity as against 19 points by Royal. Of the 94 points, 26 points had been scored in 1956. Norman S. Walter was the Principal of [...]
An outfit with a great Rugby heritage
St. Peters College, Colombo- a school with a great rugby heritage, being the fourth school to take up the oval shape ball game in the island, after Kingswood, Trinity, Royal and Zahira. In year 1932, rugby football was introduced to St. Peters, and in the same year they played Royal, the island’s second oldest schools [...]
Niwanka’s dream Rugby tale
Being a player who has not touched the oval shape ball game during his school career or even afterwards, Niwanka Prasad has come a long way. Prasad, a 30-year-old, made his debut with the Sri Lanka XV rugby team, after proving his athleticism on the field, making a great justification for his efforts and will. [...]