Royal in smashing 38-15 win over Science

Royal College College beat Science College Mount Lavinia by 38 points (four goals, two tries) to 15 (one goal, one try, one penalty) in their Singer League Segment ‘A’ match played at the Science College Grounds Mount Lavinia yesterday after leading 17-8 at the ‘breather’.

Royal opened scoring early in the game rolling maul through an unconverted try by hooker Supun Warnakulasuriya. Three minutes later, skipper Nimshan Jayawardene scored over second phase move and added the extra points himself. Royal 12-0.

Science College reduced the deficit when scrum half Prasad Silva made a break and scored by the corner flag scored an unconverted try and reduced the deficit further when fullback Ruwin Fernando put over a 25-metre penalty. Royal 12-8.

Five minuts before half time, Royal centre Akash Iddawela scored an unconverted try to make it 17-8. Then soon after half time, Royal winger Daniel Gunasekeram scored by the corner flag and Nimshan Jayawardene made a fine conversion. 24-8.

Science College reduced the deficit through a try by Madushan Ayesh Kumar under the posts. Prince Chamara converted. Royal 24-15. Five minutes later, skipper Nimshan Jayawardene, who had a fine game, scored mid-right and converted it himself. Royal 31-15.

Five minutes before the final whistle, Royal hooker Supun Warnakulasuriya scored by the corner flag. Nimshan Jayawardene made a brilliant conversion for Royal to run out winners by 38-15.

Referee: Gamini Indrasena.