The Invincible 1967 Trinity ‘Lions’ began without a coach By Shamzeer Jaleel Source:Sundaytimes Trinity College one of the core schools to produce some outstanding rugby players for both the Kandy school and country had some outstanding outfits. A few of them were the 56, 67, 69, 77 and 87 outfits. But in the recent past they have lost the grip which made them fall down the ladder for many reasons. The invincible 1967 outfit was led by Ajith Abeyratne where they ended unbeaten in the season. Abeyratne represented his alma mater both in cricket and rugby scoring the fastest century between Trinity and Royal in only 62 balls at the Asgiriya Stadium in his last year. He led the Trinity College rugby teams in 1967 and 1968 and won colours in cricket and Lion in rugby as well. He was awarded the Ryde Gold Medal for the best student at ...

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Alex Lazarus resurrected many a team in Kandy-BY HAFIZ MARIKAR Alex Lazarus Source:Sundayobserver Kandy’s sporting fraternity paused for a moment on October 30 to remember Alex Lazarus for his good work in the rugby field. At the time of his death he was the Director of Sports at Trinity College after serving as the senior boarding house master. It was under his coaching in 1987 and captaincy of Tyrell Rajapakse that Trinity College last won the school League championship. He died at the age of 71 on October 26 and was buried on October 30 two years ago. Lazarus hailed from the famous Lazarus family and was a well known personality in the rugby field. ...

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