In Brief

Anthonians stunning win over Trinity

by S.M. Jiffry Abdeen - Kandy Sports Corr.

A 30 metre drop goal 10 minutes from the end, by full back by Antonian full back Tharindu Chanaka saw St. Anthony's College score a stunning 18 points (3 tries 1 drop goal) to 15 (1 goal, 1 try, 1 penalty) over their traditional rivals Trinity College in their schools under 19 division one Singer trophy rugby tournament match played at Nittawela yesterday. At half time the Antonians led 10-0.

This match was marred with controversy as both teams complained to the Match Commissioner W.D.O. Wijewansa that the first half was played 8 minutes short. The Match Commissioner said that the match was 9 minutes short. But referee Priyantha Nawaratne said that the duration of the first half was correct and he went by his watch which indicated that it went the full length. This 8 minutes loss of play was not made up in the second half as the referee stood by his decision.

Trinity College indicated that they will be lodging an official protest on this match.

Isipatana blow away Royal

RUGBY: Isipatana College delivered a stunning blow as they brought down the reigning champions Royal College by 27 points to 5 points in a key Singer Inter School under 20 Division One League Rugby Tournament match worked off at Havelock Park yesterday.

The winners collected their points from two goals, two tries and one penalty after having led 12 nil at half time. Isipatana also regained the Major Milroy Fernando Memorial Trophy. Royal managed to score only a solitary try.

Pakistan lifts ban on Shoaib

CRICKET: LAHORE, Pakistan, May 29, 2010 (AFP) - Former captain Shoaib Malik will be available for Pakistan in next month's Asia Cup and tour of England after a judge Saturday recommended lifting his ban for disciplinary offences.

Earlier this year the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) banned Malik from the national squad for one year and fined him two million rupees (23,270 US dollars) for breaches of discipline while on tour.