ASHAN GALLAGE TO LEAD "GREENS "THIS YEAR !!!

4th  year coloursman Ashan Gallage will lead the isipathana rugby team for the coming 2010 inter school rugby season. Despite being on the road to recovery from a knee injury Ashan has been selected to lead the famous schools rugby team in sri lanka. A lot will be on his shoulders this year as isipathana authorities have already made it clear what their targets are for the 2010 season by taking a bold decision not to take part in the western province tourney, a tournament they have consecutively won since 2006, where they won the last two editions of it with out conceding a single point to their opposition as well as the all island 7s tourney which they won from 2006 to 2008, clearly indicating their intentions.

Ashan who is a utility player in the back division will play in the pivotal centers birth, where he will be supported by his deputy NO-08 tharindu siriwardane .in addition he will have the services of some experienced senior players,in the likes of Devinda Prasad, Muqsith Jaleel, Deshan Subashana, Dhanushka sooriyaarchi, Saajid shuaib and Mohomed Rizwan. The side will be under the guidance of shamly nawaz and sajith mallikarachchi, two great legends produced by isipathana and with most of the other players having already worn the green jersey much will be expected from this year’s side. However it’ll be interesting to see whether ashan Gallage and his players will be able to cope with the pressure and enjoy a successful season.

*****KINGS OF RUGBY ***** Wishes Ashan Gallage and his side all the very best for the 2010 inter school rugby season!!!

SAAJID SHUAIB- “NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH PASSION AND COMMITMENT”

                                  He’s known for his daring runs, superb jumping skills and handy tackles. He might not be the biggest player in the park but his mentality and great character makes him stand out. Of course these qualities are of none other than pathana,s ace second rower Saajid shuaib. Speaking exclusively to ***** KINGS OF RUGBY***** Saajid shared his experiences of his promising college rugby career.

According to Saajid he was better known for his Basketball talents And his excellent jumping skills caught the attention of former isipthana star Mr.Thushara bandara who was the U-13 coach at that time. Noticing his promising skills He didn’t hesitate to invite Saajid to attend rugby practices for which Saajid duly obliged. Saajid whom first played for the U-13 “B” team was quick to prove what Mr.bandara saw in him as he made rapid progress  which made him a regular player in the U-14,U-16,U-18 teams as his career progressed and he has managed to win the champions medal in all those age groups which he says is a rare and proud achievement he treasures . For Saajid this was the start as well as the turning point for a glittering career up ahead.”After I started playing rugby for Isipathana  I felt like nothing could stop me. Earlier I used to be a normal guy where know one knew me. But after I started playing rugby every one in school and even out of school took notice of me and this encouraged me a lot to carry on” said a smiling Saajid.

However just as any other rugby player Saajid too had his obstacles with his parents who didn’t want him to play rugby being the major issue.“ My parent s didn’t like me playing rugby because I was playing Basketball as well and they were concerned about  my studies”. However Saajid managed to convince his parents and continued with the sport and also played for the 1^st XV team in 2008 where he was sitting for his O/L examination that year. Saajid also proved that it’s not impossible to manage ones studies with sports when he got through his O/L exam with good results notching up 3 A,s and  2 B,s as well.

Saajid recalls his first appearance for the “green shirts” which was against Trinity in 2008. “I just can’t express the feeling you get when you ware the green jersey and after you do so you feel like nothing can stop you”. “I’m so proud that I’m a member of the college 1^st XV team”. With the 2010 season just around the corner Saajid says  he wants to win the League title and the knock-out tournament. “To be a good player you have to be honest and you have to respect the coach, captain, and your team mates and even you opponents. Win or loose you should be able to accept it and the important thing is you should stick with your team”. Saajid who is currently  will be able to play up to 2011 says he has no intention of playing club rugby and hopes to go abroad for his higher studies. However he said  that his love for the game  might make him change his ideas.

In conclusion he wanted to thank Mr thushara bandara for getting him into the rugby field and current head coach Mr.shamly nawaz for improving his skills. He also thanked his parents  as well as his friends whom he says they with him all the time.

*****KINGS OF RUGBY***** wi shes Saajid all the very best in his future endeavors !!!

ISIPATHANA RUGBY CALENDER – 2010

THE 2010 rugby season is just around the corner. so get ready you "GREEN FANATICS”,  This is our Legacy , This is our Pride , This is our History…our Present and our Future. This is what we live for and die for....!!

Rugby is not a sport , not a passion not a Dream ,BUT it,s our life at PATHANA . Dear brothers every one knows about isipathana,s famous 16th player when it comes to rugby..its us!! the fans!! so let ’s begin, let’s Roar together alongside our proud jersey for another Successful season lying in front of us. some of You may be far away from our beautiful Island but I sense your spirit , I see your shadow, I hear your roar.  Your voice echoes my ears. Lifts my voice.so lets get together and roar that famous chant ‘' GO PATHANA GO ’ when our green warriors make that thundering charge towards the goal line..Remember We were the Legends , We are the Legends and we will be the Legends in schools RUGBY ..   Keep your dates reserved , see bellow on the tentative dates of the entire 2010 Rugby season.


*** UNDER 20 LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ***



DATE                         OPPONNENT                                                VENUE


24th  APRIL                  ST PETERS                                        HAVELOCK PARK
30^th APRIL                  KINGSWOOD                                  HAVELOCK PARK
^08th MAY                   ST THOMAS                                     AWAY
^15th MAY                    WESLEY                                           AWAY
^29th MAY                    ST ANTHONYS                               HAVELOCK PARK
05^th JUNE                  ROYAL                                             HAVELOCK PARK
^12th JUNE                  TRINITY                                           HAVELOCK PARK
^19th JUNE                  PRINCE OF WALES                        HAVELOCK PARK
 ^{26 th} JUNE                 DHARMARAJA                                 KANDY




 Dear Brothers  .....,
 please dont  forget , Let 's  join hands together...and give them strength and to make sure that the Pathanians walk out as Champions. So don't miss the action. Be there......,,,
Keep In Touch With our  Green warriors....!!!

-   CHEERS FOR PATHANA RUGBY -

Former Pathanian Rizah Mubarak off to South Africa ...

First time in Sri Lankan rugby history Rizah Mubarak and Dhanushka Perera of CR&FC will be off to Cape Town, South Africa on January 22 th for two months on a special scholarship. This full time scholarship was awarded to Rizah & Dhanushka as they were the most prominent players of the 2009 season (as per to SLRFU’s special notice).
Rizah, a fine product of Isipathana Collage who represented the collage 1st XV from 2005 to 2007. Packed with immense talent, young Rizah stated his sporting career in football. He represented collage U-13, 15, 17 & captained the U-19 football team.
With the desire to rugby this multi talented lad switched to rugby in 2005 and he was an automatic choice for the team. To me his golden year was in 2007 as he was a an sparkling member of the dashing sevens team. He was selected to Sri Lankan Youth team on the same year and he did us proud in Brunai.
After the collage success he joined Longdon Place Club, with the red-jersey he matured ever so in the game. 2008 is another milestone for Rizah as he was selected to National Team for the Asian Five Nation tournament. At present he is most prominent rugby player both at CR&FC and in Sri Lanka.
We wish him success in his career and to serve Sri Lanka as I clearly see he will be caring the legacy of the Sri Lankan GOLDEN BOOT of King Charly (Charls Wijewardana).

'' STRIVE WITH DETERMINATION ''

Report By - Prasad Jayanga / Dushan Wickramasinghe