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From the Touch Lines Rajans Rugby Updates - 2013

It is the fourth consecutive year we (Rajans OBU Group of 94) will publish the final scores of the rugby matches of Rajans Rugby team. Our intention is not to provide minute by minute updates but to convey the match results to the Rajans Rugby fans all around the world. Indika Basnayake of our group will update this blog post. So check this blog whenever you want to know the results!

Thanks and hail Rajans Rugby


1. Dharmaraja College Vs Trinity College (2013.03.17 @ Pallekele)

This match was the season opener for the both teams and TCK were the first to touch the line not for the first but for the second time too .. Then it was Trinity's game until that moment when we came back with three back to back tires. At the dying moment of the game TCK scored their last try and they couldn't complete the conversion though it seemed to be not so difficult. The final score was 34 all and it was a draw. That's for the very first time we hold them for a draw
Unfortunately the decisions  of the veteran referee were not so fair as he did not spotted almost non of the TCK fouls.

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2. Dharmaraja College Vs Isipathana College (2013.03.26 @ Bogambara)
Rajans recorded their first win of 2013 Rugby season by beating the 7s champions Isipatha by 35 points to 8. We have rewrote the history. 

As we analyse the scores it gives an impression that we have won the match easily and we have shown great performance. But for those who witness the match could have seen our performance is not in top notch thus need to pay attention on lot of weak points (fortunately not very harmful in this match). Two of our players were shown "yellow cards". This trend should be addressed immediately or can cause heavy loss in matches with strong opponents. Anyway a day to remember .. 

Read more on Daily News Sports Page
 

3. Dharmaraja College Vs Science College (2013.04.05 @ Bogambara)

It was indeed a great win for Rajans (21 to 20) in this season but the performance of our rugby team was not upto the expected level. Ball handling was poor and lost a lot of line outs. Finally we had a narrow escape. This is the best time to review our performance and make necessary adjustments before the upcoming match.

 

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4. Dharmaraja College Vs Kingswood College (2013.04.26 @ Bogambara)

We recorded a good win in a clear margin against the Kingswoodians (33 to 24). The referee’s decisions were absolutely not upto the standards, The dying stage of the match was played almost in darkness and the match was played for about 85 minutes. The Kingswoodians could not bear the defeat so they were not present at the awards ceremony. It was not what we all expect from sportsmen as well as students. Last year they refuse to play with Rajans as there was a chance of a defeat. But this season they had no other option but to play against Rajans. Finally they were clearly defeated. We believe that the officials as well as the OBU of KCK should consider this matter seriously and teach them to bear defeat as well as the victory

The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart - Robert Green Ingersoll

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5. Dharmaraja College Vs St Peters College (2013.05.03 @ Bogambara)
We won the match by beating St Peters by 24 to 17. This was a crucial game for Rajans as an unbeaten team in this tournament. We played much better than the previous matches. At half time Rajans lead by 17 to 12. Finally we won by beating St Peters 24 (3G 1P) to 17 (1G 2T)

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6. Dharmaraja College Vs Wesley College (2013.05.10 @ CR&FC Grounds)
Rajans beat Wesley by 36 to 24 to remain unbeaten. There was a huge improvement in our skills specially the forwards played a wonderful game and they have shown a dramatical improvement. The Wesleyites played a dangerous game made a lot of high tackles.



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7. Dharmaraja College Vs St Anthony's College (2013.05.19 @ Bogambara Grounds)
Dharmaraja beat Anthony's college by 48 to 26 .

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8. Dharmaraja College Vs St Joseph's College (2013.06.01 @ CR & FC Grounds)

It was a nail biting time for everyone as both teams fought equally. At half time it was 15 all and final score was 22 to 20. Dharmaraja college "Rajans" registered another win to be the table leaders.

The SLSRFA has decided to postpone the remaining league encounters which were scheduled for the 08th of June(Saturday) until further notice.

This decision was taken after a series of discussions after the Referees Society withdrew from officiating league games until adequate measures were taken to ensure security of the officials.
The SLSRFR requested the Schools Association to disallow spectators at selected games earlier this week, which was refuted by the Schools concerned. (Source : ThePapare.com)

 

Rajans secured the title today (22nd June) after Trinity College lost to Defending Champions Isipathana College in a close encounter as the final league game of the two schools in the season was worked off in the hills.

Isipathana College won by 20 points to 17 over favorite Trinitians at Pallekele Rugby Grounds. Dharmaraja College is set to meet Royal College next weekend in the final match for both the teams in the season. Dharmaraja go into the game without the must win pressure.

It will be one of the biggest achievements so far by any schools rugby team to win the Division A title as soon as promoted from Division B.

Lets gather and cheer Rajans Rugby team on 28th June 2013 for our final match of the season against Royal at Royal Sports Complex and witness Rajans winning the league title 2013

Hail RAJANS

The points table as at 23rd June 2013

9. Dharmaraja College Vs Royal College (2013.6.28 @ Royal Sports Complex
Match was a tie. 17 all. After leading 17 to 3 at the first half Rajans couldn't score during the second half but Royal came back strongly and scored 14 points in the second half. Rajans maintained their unbeaten record during the season and became 2013 Singer league CHAMPIONS !

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MILO President’s Trophy Under-20 Inter-school Rugby Tournament 2013

Match 01 - 2nd July 2013 Trinity Vs D.S.Senanayake - Trinity got walk over

Match 02 - 3rd July 2013 Wesley Vs Science - Wesley won by 20 to 17

Match 03 - 4th July 2013 Dharmaraja Vs C.W.W.Kannangara - Dharmaraja won by 62 to 8

Match 04 - 5th July 2013  St Peters Vs Royal - St Peters won

Semi Final 01 - 8th July 2013 Dharmaraja Vs Wesley - Wesley won by 22 to 10

Semi Final 02 - 9th July 2013 Trinity Vs St Peters  - Trinity won by 40 to 37

Final - 14th July 2013 - Trinity Vs Wesley

 

Last updated at 19: 08 Hrs on 2013-07-07)

Inter Schools U20 Rugby Sevens 2013

 

All island inter-schools under 20 seven-a-side rugby tournament 2013 organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association is scheduled to be held on 16th and 17th of February 2013 at Royal sports complex. The pool is as follows

 

On day 1 defending champions, Dharmaraja college played against Ananda College and won the match by 24 to nil. The second match was with Wesley College. This was a tough match for Rajans as two players were sent off to the bench and Rajans played with only 5 players and still managed to beat Wesley by 21 to 17.

Some of the action captured through lens by The Papare photographer.

 

 

On 17th of February we play against Royal college in the Quarter Final match. And won it by 20 points to 5. Also in this match we had to play with 6 players as one was penalised. It was a tough game to play and with 6 players it was even tougher. Now it's the semi finals. It will be played around 15:30 hrs local time.


Semi Final : It was a close battle against the St Peters and could not over come their strength. Rajans lost it by 12 to 14. At half time it was 5 all. 

Finally we came a long way and almost reached the title. This year we are not lucky enough to  be the winners as we did in 2012, but our boys played so well. 

Final : St Peters clinched the title

Congratulations!

Last updated at 17:55 hrs 2013/02/17

The Final 24 Men Squad for the Upcoming Junior Rugby Asiad

Two players of the final squad for the Junior Rugby Asiad was selected from Dharmaraja college while another two players of the six standby players are also from the Lake View. Miyuru Hewawasam and Lochana Ekanayake are the two players in the 24 men final squad while Rochana Hettiarachchi and Lahiru Fernando are in the standbys.

Source : (1) The Papare
                 (2) Ceylon Daily News

Rajans Vs Rishworth School (Halifax - England) Rugby Encounter

Rajans locked horns with Rishworth School Halifax - England for a friendly rugby encounter ....

Scores :
Rajans 24 : Rishworths 33

From the Touchlines - Rajans Rugby 2012 Updates

For the third consecutive year we (Rajans OBU Group of 94) will publish the final scores of the rugby matches of Rajans Rugby team. Our intention is not to provide minute by minute updates but to convey the match results to the Rajans Rugby fans all around the world. Indika Basnayake of our group will update this blog post. So check this blog whenever you want to know the results!

Thanks and hail Rajans Rugby


1. Dharmaraja College Vs Carey College

Though the scheduled date was 20th of April the match was kicked off on 23rd of April 2012 at Bogambara Stadium. This was the season opener for the Rajans and the crushed the opponents by 82 points to nil. As Rajans Rugby fans we can enjoy the mammoth score but the ball handling, place kicking and the overall performance of Rajans team was not upto the standards. We all hope that we can watch some good rugby in the upcoming matches. 

Photo Credit : Indika Basnayake

2. Dharmaraja College Vs Nalanda College

It was played in Ratmalana Air Force grounds on 29th of April 2012. Rajans easily defeated Nalandians by 41 to 5. At lemons Rajans lead by 15 to nil.Just by considering the scores it seems that our team performed perfectly but what had been seen was not a good sign. Ball handling was not upto the standards and we could have scored a lot more in this match. So it is very important to pay the attention on those weak points before the next match and we have to keep in mind that we should get qualified for the Division A at the end of the tournament. So we have to perform like a Division A team.

Photo credit - Prasanga Kaduruwewa

3. Dharmaraja College Vs Lumbini College

Last weekend there were no rugby matches as it was the Wesak day. We all had to wait for a fortnight and finally it was worth waiting. It was a massacre. Rajans won the match by 104 points to nil against Lumbini and the performance of our team was much better than the previous two matches. Though we made few mistakes like knock-on's, we performed well 

The place kicking was awesome as we converted almost every try which was seen after a considerable period. The other important thing was the effort to polish the young guns. There were 5 replacements and that was something very important. It really revealed the thirst to expose the young guns into the battle. We must be thankful to the players, coach, ORRFA as well as every well-wisher for this significant improvement.

Photo Credit : Indika Basnayake

External link : The Sunday Times - Sports News

4. Dharmaraja College Vs St Sylvester's College

It was another win as we all expected but again the performance of our team during the first half was not upto the standards. As the end of first half the score was 24 to 19. The second half was far more better than the first half and the final score was 73 to 26. Again we have to pay much more attention on our performance because what was seen in the first half was not very pleasant.

Photo Credit : Indika Basnayake
External link : Daily News (Sports page)

5. Dharmaraja College Vs C.W.W. Kannangara Vidyalaya

In this match we recorded the highest points so far and again it is a three figure number. But we can not completely satisfy about our performance though we scored beyond a century. Still the ball handling is very poor. We saw a lot of knock-on’s and that is a basic error we must avoid in order to face the tough teams like STC or Wesley in the upcoming matches.

Photo credit : Indika Basnayake
External Link : Daily News (Sports Page)


6. Dharmaraja College Vs Mahanama College

 Photo Credit : Dhanuka Konara (Rajans 02)
External Link : The Nation (Sports Page)

7. Dharmaraja College Vs St Thomas College

It was the toughest match in Division 1-B as the table leaders take on each other. St Thomas was not a big fish for us as we scored freely through out the match. The second half was awesome because most of the points were scored during the dying stage. 








Photo : Anjana Jayaratne
External Link : Daily News (2012-06-09) Sports Page


8. Dharmaraja College Vs Thurston College
This match was so much different from the rest of the matches we played in this season. Though the opponents lost the game, they seem to study us well. They played a waiting game and used their forwards very well. Always tried to keep the ball in rucks and mauls and let the time fly. This game revealed that we have to pay more attention on attacking and breaking a ruck or a maul. We can consider this match as an eye opener for us which showed our weakness so we can work on it and play much more better rugby in President's Cup.


Photo Credit : Indika Basnayake
External Link : Daily News - Sports Page 2012/06/16


9. Dharmaraja College Vs Wesley College


Photo Credit : Indika Basnayake
External Link : Daily Mirror (2012 - 06 - 23)


This was actually the “clash of the titans” . Both teams remained unbeaten till this match and looking for the domination in Group B. Soon as the whistle was blown Rajans scored a try and converted it and Wesley came through strongly and did the same making it 7 all. But finally it was 37 to 7 and Rajans finished the season in grand style dominating the Group B.

Though we won the match we can not 100% satisfy about the performance as there were lots of handling errors through out the match. We must pay our attention so strongly to overcome such disadvantages and polish up our skills.

Anyway we will be elevated to the Group A in next season as we all expected and a lot of hard work is on our way towards 2013. Thanks everyone for supporting Rajans Ruby and let’s make 2013 a winning season.

10. Dharmaraja College Vs Kingswood College

This was supposed to be a friendly match for the William Weerasinghe Trophy. Unfortunately Kingswoodians refused to play it. This is not very good sportsmanship.

The Points Table - Division 1 B (Source - The Score.lk)





(Updated on 1st of July @ 21:00 Hrs local time)

Milo Under-18 Division I 10-a-side rugby championship

Rajans beat St Josephs' to become plate champions in the Milo Under-18 Division I 10-a-side rugby championship 20Milo Under-18 Division I 10-a-side rugby championship played at Longdon place. The most interesting fact is that Rajans rugby team remained unbeaten throughout the entire tournament. Our boys unfortunately missed the opportunity to fight for the cup when the preliminary round match with Science college ended in a tie and they had score more points than us in early matches.

Last year we clinched the cup beating St Peters in the final.

Results:

Quarter Finals:

Cup: Science beat Vidyartha 17-5, Royal beat Isipathana 6-5, Trinity beat Lalith Athulathmudali 15-0, St. Peter’s beat Kingswood 12-7

Plate: Dharmaraja beat St. Anthony’s 21-7, CWW Kannangara beat Prince of Wales 10-5, Mahanama beat Lumbini 10-7, St. Joseph’s beat DSS 12-5

Bowl: St. Sylvester’s beat Zahira, Ananda, Royal Panadura and Thurstan received walk overs.

Semi Finals:


Cup: Royal beat Science 10-5, St. Peter’s beat Trinity 15-12

Plate: Dharmaraja beat CWW Kannangara 22-0, St. Joseph’s beat Mahanama 24-0

Bowl: Ananda beat St. Sylvester’s 12-7, Thurstan beat Royal Panadura 12-0

Finals:

Bowl: Ananda beat Thurstan 22-0

Plate: Dharmaraja beat St. Joseph’s 19-10

Cup: St. Peter’s beat Royal 21-3

From the Touchlines - Rajans Rugby 2011 (Update

Rajans Group of 94 will publish updates of the 2011 rugby season on this blog for the second consecutive year. As we did last year only the updates related to Dharmaraja College will appear here. As you know large number of matches to be played in this season it is impossible to give all the details of them and also this blog is dedicated to the activities of OBU Group of 94. Our expectation is to provide instant updates of the matches and keep all the Rajans updated. Indika Basnayake of Rajans OBU Group of 94 is providing all the updates on time. Thanks!

1. Rajans Vs Isipathana
Isipathana won by 37 to 15

This was the curtain raiser of the 2011 season for Rajans as well as Pathana. It was played at Havelock place on 31st March 2011. Rajans were beaten by 37 to 15. We played pretty well but not enough to over-run Pathana defence.

2. Dharmaraja Vs Kingswood
KCK won by 19 to 3

The second match for Rajans and it was against the arch-rivals. Match was played on 9th April 2011 at Bogambara. The poor ball handling of Rajans gave Kingswoodians an easy opportunity to beat Rajans. At the dying stage of the game both teams played with 14 players each.

3. Dharmaraja Vs St. Peters
St. Peters won by 54 to 5.

The third match for the Rajans in this season. Previously it was scheduled to be played on 30th of April but the date was changed to 29th April. It was a very disappointing performance by the Rajans Rugby team. Peterites played with 14 players as one was sent out. But we were not upto them.

4. Dharmaraja Vs St.Anthonys
St Anthonys won by 29 to 3

The fourth match of the Rajans bought extremely disappointing results. Both teams failed to put up a good show as ball handling, place kicking and basics of Rugby were horrible. The second half was dominated by SACK and Rajans failed to score during the second leg.
We have come to a crucial stage in 2011 Rugby season and still struggling to register a win. It's time to analyse our tactics and have to do something to rectify the mistakes we've done or we are going to end up in division B at the end of the season.

5. Dharmaraja Vs St.Thomas
St.Thomas won by 35-24

After a series of defeats, Thomians were able to register a win by beating Rajans in this match. It was a heart breaker for the us as our struggle to stay in Div A was made almost impossible by the result of this crucial match. We were favorites to win this match as Thora had a disappointing season.
At the beginning of the 2011 Rugby season we had a lot of hopes on our side. We had everything in our favor ... a veteran coach, the venues ( almost all the matches to be held in Kandy) and many teams struggling to keep up their winning habit ( KCK, STC etc ..) but we were unable to capitalise the BEST opportunity we had in a very long time and we well never going to have such a load of opportunities in our favor. Now we are facing a mammoth task to stay in Div A and it seems we need a mirracle to achive it. Let's see what will happen in the future matches ..

6. Dharmaraja Vs Royal
Royal won by 50 to 05. This was tragedy. Though the RC was favorites never expected to lose it by a huge margin.


7. Dharmaraja Vs Thurstan
We registered our first win of this season by defeating Thurstan College in Sugathadasa Stadium on 27th of May. It is a great relief for everyone that supports Rajans Rugby. Now it's time to continue our winning habit. Good luck RAJANS



8. Dharmaraja Vs Science College
Rajans won by 22 to 19
Rajans did well to defeat Science college which made many upsets during this season beating many tough teams like Trinity and Kingswood. We have got to the winning groove and it's great to see boys are fighting again with a lot of spirit. This battle was fought for almost 100 minutes and it proved that we are very much physically fit.

9. Dharmaraja Vs St Joseph's College
St Joseph won by 19 to 17.
Rajans lost this crucial game.


NOTE :
This article will be continuously updated during the rugby season. Last update 05th of June 2011 @12:20 Hrs SL Standard Time
(Instant updates courtesy of Indika Basnayake of Rajans Group of 94)