Piliyandala Central win Segment ‘B’ 7s title
The victorious Piliyandala Central team
Piliyandala Central handsomely beat Carey College by 24-12 to snatch the Segment ‘B’ title of the Western Province competition of the Dialog Schools Rugby 7s, which kicked off yesterday at the Royal College Sports Complex. Making its return after almost two years, the Dialog Schools 7s will have five competitions played at provincial level and the first of the lot kicked off yesterday with the Western ‘B’.
Piliyandala Central had very little trouble in beating Carey in the Cup final after scoring from four tries and two conversions. Carey could not live up to their expectations despite landing two tries and putting over one.
The losing Cup semi-finalists St. Benedict’s, overcame Moratu Maha Vidyalaya to lay their hands on the Plate title. Mahanama College recorded a smashing 21-5 win against St. John’s College, Nugegoda after scoring from three converted tries while conceding one to their opponents. C.W.W. Kannangara Maha Vidyalaya defeated Siri Piyarathana Vidyalaya by 19-5 to emerge Shield champions.
In the semi-finals of Cup/Plate Carey beat Moratu MV by 10-7 after a tight game while eventual champions Piliyandala Central overcame St. Benedict’s by 17-12. Ishan Tharindu of Piliyandala Central became the Player of the Tournament.
Action from yesterday's play
The curtain raiser competition, which continues today at the same venue, includes a total of 22 teams divided into two segments. With the completion of the Segment ‘B’ fixtures, the Western Province competition will continue today with the top 12 ranked teams from the region.
A total of 50 school teams from five provinces will be featured in the series of competitions, which will culminate before the end of the month.
On December 27, the Central province will have its leg, followed by the North Western leg the following day. The Sabaragamuwa leg will be held on December 29, before the final leg of Southern province on December 30.