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Nimal Maralande the famous ruggerite and cricketer-By Hafiz Marikar Source:Dailynews Kandy’s sports lovers remember Nimal Maralande who was a famous Trinity College and Sri Lanka rugby player and cricketer who was a classy fly half of the calibre of Archibald Perera, Ago Paiva, Mohan Sahayam, Glen Vanlangenberg, Irwin Howie, Frank Hubert, Omar Sheriff. He first played rugby for his school in 1956 under the guidance of late Col. Bertie Dias and the leadership of DN Frank and that year Trinity was rated as the best school team. His team mates were Ken de Joodt, MV Boteju, AJW Baalthazar, Franklyn Jacobs, Raji de Sylva, Gamini. Weerasinghe, U. Attanayake, J. Dias de Singhe, Uvais Odayar, RN de Alwis, Sena de Sylva, ASB Ellepola and Mike de Alwis and that year they won both the Bradby legs 15-0 and 11-0. ...

Apr 25, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Reflection of a Thomian Legend Source:Thomiana Newsletter During the past 100+ years at Mount, the distinguished ‘School by the Sea’ produced Prime Ministers, Sri Lankan Cricket Captains, Rugby Champions, Politicians, Businessmen, Professionals, Academics, amongst many other professions. This article, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Australia STC OBA, is in memory of a true Thomian legend whose love for our alma mater is reflected in every aspect of his life. Frankie David had an outstanding career in Rugby, both as a player and coach. But his exemplary character and inspiration to all those fortunate enough to know him made him a true Thomian Legend. Early Childhood Desmond Frank (Frankie) David was born on January 11, 1940, to Deutrom and Tommy and was the oldest of four siblings with sisters Jeanne, Roseanna and Pamela. Some years later, he gained entry to S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, where his father (Mr D.F ...

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Maurice de Silva to touch down on Tuesday-BY HAFIZ MARIKAR Maurice de Silva Source:Sundayobserver A funeral service for former sportsman and Sri Lanka rugby player Maurice de Silva will be held on Tuesday, February 9, at 11am at St Bridget’s Catholic Church in Brisbane followed by his burial after he passed away last week at the age of 83 having suffered a massive stroke and was hospitalized. Maurice was one of the most popular players to grace the Sri Lankan rugby fields and was widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in the history of the island’s rugby who was a star among stars. He was famous as the mystery and miracle man and learnt his rugby at St. Peter’s College and later played for Havelock SC, Kandy Lake Club and Sri Lanka. ...

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Y. C. Chang was one of Sri Lanka’s finest ruggerites-By Hafiz Marikar Y. C. Chang Source:Dailynews Y.C. Chang can easily be considered as one of the greatest ruggerites of all time in this country with an excellent track record, both as a player and administrator . He started his schooling at Carey College, Colombo and later came to Kandy as he knew this was the correct place to continue his studies and sports. He joined Trinity College, where he excelled in cricket as a ‘stumper’ at junior level and played junior rugger under the guidance of Hilary Abeyartne, but never played for the first XV rugby Team. At club level, Chang can be rated as one of the best front-row forwards the country has seen. Records reveal that having played U/17 for Trinity College in 1959/60, he went over to Havelock Sports Club during the year 1961/63, thereafter he joined ...

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Peterite Desmond Harridge led Havelocks to victory in Clifford Cup final-by Althaf Nawaz Desmond Harridge Source:Dailynews St.Peter’s College, Colombo one of the pioneer Catholic schools in the country played a significant role in producing several top class academics and sportsmen, who brought honour and fame for their ‘Alma Mater’ club and country. Desmond Harridge was a versatile sportsman produced by St.Peter’s College, Colombo. His father Noel was a businessman and mother Norma was a housewife from Colombo. He was born to a family of three with two elder brothers late Christopher who played Cricket and Rugby for college later represented the Colts Cricket Club while the other brother is Michael who is currently living in Colombo.   ...

Oct 21, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , Comments 0
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Sri Lanka centre Hafi Abdeen played in seven cup winning club sides-by Althaf Nawaz Hafi Abdeen Source:Dailynews Isipathana College, Colombo has contributed immensely in producing some yesteryear sportsmen especially in the field of Rugby Football, who have excelled locally and at International level. Hafi Abdeen is one of the legends who represented the school before he donned the National jersey. Growing up with a family of champion boxers, Hafi thought one day he may turn out to be a great boxer, but instead turned to be a champion ruggerite. What began as a fairytale, leading to a long span of rugby history. He recalled his memory of kicking a rugby ball in the front yard where he was living. As youngsters he used to play touch rugby with his friends, before playing full contact rugby which was more interesting and exciting. They had a clan of friends who went to ...

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