Police in easy win over Army

RUGBY: Sri Lanka Police Sports Club cruised to their fourth victory this season when they outplayed Sri Lanka Army Sports Club by 22 points to 6 points in their Caltex inter club 'A' division league rugby tournament first round fixture worked off at the Police Park yesterday.

Police SC collected their points from two goals, one try and one penalty after having taken a close 8-3 lead at half time. Army SC managed to put over just two penalties.

Police SC went ahead shortly after the kick off with Gemunu Indrachapa going over for a superb try. Wijeweera missed the conversion but later he made amends with a neat 25 metre penalty.

Police SC completely dominated the second half and added 14 points to their tally in the form of two goals without conceding any points to their opponents.

Pradeep Wilson sliced through the Army SC defence before adding the finishing touches near the corner flag with Wijeweera adding the extra points.

Nilusha Fernando then put the issue beyond doubt for Police SC while scoring their third try of the match shortly before the final whistle. Wijeweera again made no mistake with the conversion and Police SC ran out easy winners 22-6. (C.D).