Trinity run riot at Longdon Place against Antonians

President’s Trophy Knockout Rugby Tournament 2025 pre-quarterfinals

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By Shamseer Jaleel

Trinity kicked off their President’s Trophy Knockout Rugby Tournament with a massive 62/5 win over Katugastota Antonians at Longdon Place last weekend.

The game, which was played under floodlights with a packed stadium, saw the Lions leading 29/0 at the short breather.

Trinity were in total domination; though many expected the Antonians to give a good account of themselves, the lads from Katugastota looked a total mismatch. The Lions combined well with their forwards and three-quarters, who touched down on nine occasions, where seven of them were converted while adding a penalty as well. The Antonians replied with a solitary try.

The Trinity tries were scored by Bilal Nazeer, Manusha Silva, Udan Wijekoon, Evin Jayasena, Minula Yaddehige (3), and Avishka Jayasekera touched down. Fullback Shan Althaf, who had a grand game, converted seven of the tries, plus added a solitary penalty. Senarathne touched down for the Antonians’ only try. Trinity played minus their skipper, Shafraz Usmaan, who is nursing an injury and is likely to make a comeback in their quarterfinal encounter against the Thomians.

The referee was Suranga Aruna Shantha.

Following are the outcomes of other matches.

S. Thomas’ College beat Science College 59/35 in another pre-quarterfinal encounter played at Longdon Place last weekend. At the short breather, Thomians led 33/14.
Defending President’s Trophy champions Isipathana College warmed up well for their title defence when they demolished Kandy Sumangala 61/0 after leading 30/0 at the short breather. This encounter was worked off at the Royal Sports Complex.
Zahira edged out Vidyartha 16/12 in their pre-quarterfinal encounter worked off at Havelock Park. At the short breather, the lads from Maradana led 8/0.

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