14 Friday 2nd September, 2011

Sri Lanka’s young sportsmen and women who will compete in the Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in the Isle of Man from September 7 pose for a group picture in front of Olympic House, with Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Chairman, National Olympic Committee, Hemasiri Fernando and the officials who will accompany the team. (Pic by Sujatha Jayaratne) Sri Lankan Airlines Pro Surfing Contest Wallabies poised to Hawaii’s shines in Arugam Bay

Hawaii’s was dominate pool C impressive in her Round two heat, put- ting her trademark style and flair to fter winning the Tri Nations with work her way through to qualify for a 25-20 victory over Rugby World the next round in the Sri Lankan ACup favourites in Airlines Pro Surfing Contest now pro- , most pundits see the Wallabies gressing at Arugam Bay. as second favourites for glory. “There were pulses and lulls, I was But must take heed of a just glad to get some waves that walled wounded Ireland, who have suffered up. I love surfing right points, it’s depressing losses to France, twice, and great to be in Sri Lanka because there England heading into the tournament. are so many.” Malia said If the Irish can shrug off their poor (USA), the top form, they should easily finish second seed at this year’s SriLankan Airlines ahead of Italy, who they meet in ence in the likes of evergreen lock Paul Pro show, showed why she’s the one to in their final pool match on 2 October. O’Connell and some exciting younger beat. Conlogue prowled the lineup, The other Pool C contenders are USA players such as fly half Jonathan Sexton, caught the best waves and tore them to and Russia. The Russians are in their prop Cian Healy and back row Sean pieces. first World Cup finals and should provide O’Brien. the USA with their only victory. Captain Brian O’Driscoll had an The event Australia have some mercurial backs unhappy trip to New Zealand with the The Sri Lankan Airlines Pro in scrum half , New Zealand- British and Irish Lions in 2005 when he Surfing Contest 2011, one of the born fly half , Kurtley was injured in a tackle in the opening world’s top-rated surfing events, got Beale, and James O’Connor. minutes of the first Test, so he will be underway on Tuesday at Arugam Bay , who played fly half hoping to return with some better memo- with a participation of nearly 100 pro- in Australia’s 1999 -win- ries this time. fessional surfers. The event will con- ning side, rates Genia as the most influ- Italy coach Nick Mallett, who guided clude this Sunday. ential member of the Australian team. South Africa to a record 17 consecutive Their forwards are no slouches either. Test wins in the late 1990s, is hoping to Results Number 8 , at 35 the oldest Australia’s dives over to score a try during the Tri-Nations match steer his team into the knockout stages Sri Lankan Airlines Pro Women’s Round 1 player to represent the Wallabies in a Tri against New Zealand in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP ) for the first time before he is replaced by Heat 10: Cannelle Bulard (REU) 9.75, Dimity Jacques Brunel after the tournament. Stoyle (AUS) 9.35, Joana Rocha (PRT) 4.90 He has , one of the best Anne Cecile Le Talle (FRA) 3.55 Five Rugby World Cup firsts number 8s in the world with 80 caps, lead- Heat 11: Philippa Anderson (AUS) 9.70, ing his line-up, and fit-again Mauro Lima’s longevity (USA) 9.20, Joanne Defay He was the first player to play for two France 34-10 in the bronze final having Bergamasco bolstering the back row. (FRA) 7.80, Nao Omura (JPN) 7.50 When Samoa’s Brian Lima came on countries at the Rugby World Cup. beaten them 17-12 in the opening match France, who suffered a 22-21 loss to the Heat 12: Ornella Pellizzari (ARG) 15.75, as a replacement during his team’s 59-7 of the tournament six weeks earlier. Italians in this year’s Six Nations, will Pool A loss to South Africa in 2007 he France and Scotland play out first draw The following night, South Africa testify that they should not be treated Rebecca Woods (AUS) 12.45, Brittani became the first and only player to play It took just three matches for the beat England 15-6 in the final at Stade de lightly. Nicholl (AUS) 7.40 in five Rugby World Cups. His record Rugby World Cup to record its first draw France, the same venue that hosted their Former Irish coach Eddie O’Sullivan Sri Lankan Airlines Pro Women’s Round 2 will stand until at least 2015 as there are when France and Scotland drew 20-20 in Pool A clash, which resulted in a 36-0 vic- is now in charge of USA and will be hop- Heat 1: Alizee Arnaud (FRA) 12.00, Malia no players at RWC 2011 who have played the second Pool Four match of RWC tory to South Africa. ing to replicate the kind of success they Manuel (HAW) 11.40, Justine Dupont (FRA) in more than three Rugby World Cups. 1987. have achieved in Sevens rugby. 8.25, Laurina McGrath (AUS) 4.25 Lima is the only player representing There were another 210 RWC match- Same teams, same winner, same score The Eagles’ best moments are often Heat 2: Sarah Mason (NZL) 13.25, Jessi a Pacific Island nation to play in at least es before there was another draw, this England have played Samoa three inspired by Zimbabwe-born Takudzwa Miley-Dyer (AUS) 12.40, Sofia Mulanovich four Rugby World Cups. ’s fly half time a 12-12 deadlock between Canada times at the Rugby World Cup. On all Ngwenya of Biarritz, Saracens full back (PER) 10.65, (AUS) 9.35 Nicky Little will join him if he takes to and Japan in their Pool B match in three occasions Samoa scored 22 points. and playmaker Todd Clever. Heat 3: Nage Melamed (HAW) 14.00, Lakey the field during RWC 2011. Bordeaux at RWC 2007. In their first and third encounters Their best chance will be against Russia Peterson (USA) 13.85, (NZL) England scored 44 points. This is the in New Plymouth on 15 September. Bunce switches allegiance Beating the same team twice at one RWC only time in Rugby World Cup history Russia, who qualified for their first 12.60, Nicola Atherton (AUS) 8.60 Frank Bunce played for New Zealand On just two occasions have teams that two teams have produced the same Rugby World Cup by finishing second Heat 4: Sarah Baum (ZAF) 15.90, Pauline at Rugby World Cup 1995, having repre- met each other twice in a Rugby World scoreline on two occasions. behind Georgia, last year beat New Ado (FRA) 11.50, Marie Dejean (FRA) sented Samoa at the 1991 tournament. Cup, both at RWC 2007. Argentina beat (www.irb.com) Zealand provincial sides Taranaki 33-24 10.00, Freya Prumm (AUS) 9.25 and South Canterbury 31-7. Heat 5: Courtney Conlogue (USA) 14.75, second row and prop is Lomu rates them as the tournament’s In their last encounter with USA, at Sage Erickson (USA) 12.75, Rebecca Nations match, raced 60m to score a cru- earning a fearsome reputation in the set- dark horses. the in England in June, Woods (AUS) 12.20, Cannelle Bulard (REU) cial touchdown against the All Blacks in piece. They clash with Australia at Eden they lost 32-25. 5.00 Brisbane. Ireland, ranked No. 6 in the world, Park on 17 September, knowing they have In the same tournament, they lost to Heat 6: Dimity Stoyle (AUS) 13.65, Ornella Flanker is a potential have reached the quarter-finals four beaten the Wallabies only twice in their Italy 24-19 and Canada 34-18. Pellizzari (ARG) 9.70, Lee Ann Curren (FRA) match-winner, new captain James times without progressing. past 20 meetings. (www.irb.com) 7.70, Philippa Anderson (AUS) 7.65 Horwill is an imposing presence in the But former All Black wing Jonah Their squad has a wealth of experi- Kotalawela Defence University Kandy SC start Clifford Cup campaign with confidence shines at Reigning champions Kandy trophy without a hassle. Navy Sports Club XV will take on Sports Club are looking forward Kandy SC will meet CH&FC Police SC, a team which showed a The Boxers of Kotalawela Defence University (KDU) per- to overcome the odds, which have at Bogambara while in the other lot of potential but failed to reach formed well at the novices been against them this season, quarter final match scheduled for the Cup Championships in the boxing tournament held at Sugathadasa indoor stadium on when they contest the Clifford today, Havelocks Sports Club is league tournament which con- 25 August 2011. Six cadets qualified Cup knockout tournament. The slated to meet Army SC, which cluded three weeks ago. for the quarter finals. Three of them boxed for the semi best way to do this, according to will be strengthened by expatri- On Sunday, CR&FC lock finals. the club’s sources, is to beat all ates. The Havies vs Army match horns with Sri Lanka Air Force. The boxers pose with their medals. their opponents in the Clifford will be played at Royal Sports Last year, Kandy SC beat Left to Right : L/O/Cdt GAHSW Wimalarathne - Feather Cup championship which kicks Complex, the selected venue for Navy SC in an exciting final weight under 57 Kg Bronze medal, off today. all Clifford Cup matches sched- played at the Bogambara O/Cdt KK Panditharathne - Super heavy weight over 91 Kg – A source from the Nittawela uled in Colombo, including the Stadium, which drew a largest Bronze medal and Club said that the white shirts final. number of spectators. L/O/Cdt HMND Priyashantha – Light weight under 60 Kg – were confident of retaining the On Saturday, the high-riding (RN) Silver medal.