In a battle of forwards and backs, Isipathana College finally found the remedy to counter the unfathomed rolling maul of Royal College as they stretched their unbeaten streak with another 28-14 victory in a Cup Segment game of the Singer Schools Under-20 League Championship played at Longden Place on Saturday (11).
By countering the unpredictable opponents, Royal, Isipathana won a crucial match in the penultimate week of the league competition, and regained the Major Milroy Fernando Trophy.
The game was thrice locked evenly and Isipathana became the first to breach the deadlock at all three occasions.
They led the halftime by 14-7 and scored from four converted tries, inclusive of a penalty try.
Royal scored off two converted tries -- both aided by their armour, the rolling maul.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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