St. Peter's clinch Milo trophy

St. Peter's College clinched the Milo Schools Under-18 Division I, Ten-a-Side rugby title when they defeated Royal College 21-3 in the Cup championship final worked off at Longden Place yesterday.

The last year's runners-up continued with their excellent form in the tournament and collected their points from three goals after having led 14-3 at half time. Royal managed to put over only a solitary penalty.

Kevin Anthony scored twice and Anuruddha Herath scored one try for the winners with Kenute Jerome converting all three tries. St. Peter's College had the better of Trinity College Kandy in the semifinals and defeated Kingswood College in the quarter-finals.

Royal earlier scored a stunning victory over the fancied Isipatana College team and went on to beat the giant killers Science College Mount Lavinia in the semi-finals.

Meanwhile the last year's Cup Champions Dharmaraja College, Kandy had to be content with the Plate title as they defeated St. Joseph's College 19-10 in the final encounter.

Ananda College had the consolation of winning the Bowl championship when they trounced Thurstan College 22 nil in the final encounter. (CD)