Army take women’s 7s trophy
By Bernie Wijesekera
In a rousing final defending champions Sri Lanka Army defeated Slimline SC by 12 points( a goal and a try) to nil in the third annual inter-club women's rugby rugby 'sevens' played at the Royal College Sports Complex yesterday.

The fitter Army girls playing robust rugby ran the ball at every given opportunity to make gaping holes in their opponents defence. Slimline countered well with some close tackling to thwart their opponents from piling on.

Army scored first through Priyani Lankara who made a 50 yard solo. Dilhani converted the try for Army to go seven-up. The second Army was scored by Niluka Sudharshini to complete their total of 12 points.D. Nimal refereed the final.

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