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Dabare crossed the line for
Havelock SC in the thirteenth and eighteen minute mark, both of which were subsequently converted by Mubarak. The score line at half time was 21 - 14. After the break Air Force SC’s Ishara Madhushan scored a try in the 39th minute, which was converted by Charitha Senevirathne. Havelock SC went onto to convert three penalties, with Lasindu Karunathilaka scoring a try in the dying minutes of the game, which was converted by Mubarak, securing the victory for Havelock SC, 40 -21. The cup win was the first for Havelock SC in 37 years, when they won the triple crown – Sevens, Clifford Cup and the President’s trophy.
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another 29 points whilst Army picked up 26 points. The other semi-final match between Police SC and Air Force SC, at the
Colombo Racecourse on the following day, was a closer affair, with Police SC leading 16 - 14 at half time (two tries apiece). In the second half Air Force SC went on to score another two tries whilst Police could only manage the one. The victory took Air Force SC through to the finals for the first time since 1986.
186:. The two teams having beaten each other during the regular season. Police SC dominated the first half, scoring two tries and two penalties going into halftime with a 20-5 lead. In the second half CR &FC rallied scoring consecutive tries before Police SC replied with a second half try and a subsequent penalty to secure a 28 - 15 victory and a semi-final berth. The next scheduled match was declared a walkover with eighth seeded
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The final was held at
Colombo Racecourse on Sunday 24 March. Scrum half, Mithun Hapugoda, opened the scoring for Havelock SC with a try in the fourth minute of the game, which was converted by Rizah Mubarak. Air Force were awarded a penalty try in the tenth minute, whilst Zayan Sabar and Chamara
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Colombo Racecourse. CH & FC scored an early try in the third minute of play and scored a second before Army SC responded with a try of their own. Both teams scored a try each before half time, with CH & FC going into the half time break with a 17 - 12 lead. After the break Army SC
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In the first semi-final encounter played at the
Colombo racecourse Havelock SC defeated Army SC 60 points to 29 points, running in eight tries to four. Havelock SC produced a dominant display in the first half, scoring 31 points to Army SC's three. After the break Havelock SC went onto to score
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dominated play scoring a try to level the scores, with CH & FC responding some after with a try to regain the lead. Army SC scoring a subsequent try to level the score before breaking away for another try and a penalty to win 32-22. In the remaining quarter final match the second seed,
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tournament was held between the 15 and 24 March 2019. The 2019 Clifford Cup took place after the conclusion of the regular season, with teams seeded based on their performance in the
171:, stating that the other participating teams had all agreed that the matches be played on neutral grounds, resulting in Kandy SC resolving not to participate in the tournament.
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appointed Remi Julien, a French rugby referee, to officiate in the semi-finals and the final.
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Reeza
Raffaideen (1), Omalka Gunarathane (1), Supun Warnakulasooriya (1)
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1630:"Match Highlights – Air Force SC v Police SC Dialog Clifford Cup 2019"
167:. Sri Lanka Rugby however insisted that their games be held at the
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Kasun De Silva (1), Chathura Senevirathna (1), Ravin De Silva (1)
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Sachith Silva (1), Suranga Kasun (1), Vihanga Piwathu (1)
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1514:"According to Jones: Lesson of letting the game flow"
1574:"Rugby: Kandy beat CR to reach Clifford Cup final"
1463:"Army trump CH & FC in Clifford Club thriller"
998:Thilina Weerasinghe (1), Chathura Senevirathna (1)
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1486:"Army stun CH to storm into Clifford Cup semis"
1381:"Kandy SC withdraws from Clifford Cup knockout"
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163:to permit them to play all their matches at
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1652:"Air Force storm in to Clifford Cup final"
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1701:"Havelock crowned Clifford Cup Champions"
1289:"Clifford Cup rugby kicks off on Friday"
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909:Isuru Medagedera (3), Gayan Salinda (1)
841:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
406:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
354:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
174:The opening quarter-final match at the
169:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
1762:2019 rugby union tournaments for clubs
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1724:"Havies savour victory after 38 years"
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1603:"Havies march onto Clifford Cup final"
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1484:Kodithuwakku, Sandun (16 March 2019).
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1601:Amarasinghe, Harsha (21 March 2019).
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1407:Welagedara, Indika (15 March 2019).
1540:Nagahawatte, Ravi (18 March 2017).
1437:"Police crush a spiritless CR pack"
1339:"Dialog Rugby League 2018/19 table"
1133:Ashan Bandara (2), N. Maduranga (1)
180:Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club
13:
1677:Jaleel, Shamzeer (25 March 2019).
1512:Perera, Vimal (25 February 2018).
1360:Jaleel, Shamseer (15 March 2020).
143:2018-19 Dialog Rugby League season
44:15 March 2019 – 24 March 2019
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1362:"Kandy pulls out of Clifford Cup"
1316:Lantra, Yuzraan (13 March 2019).
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1722:Marikar, Hafiz (28 March 2019).
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1435:Perera, Nilhan (15 March 2019).
1379:Marikar, Hafiz (14 March 2019).
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868:Colombo Hockey and Football Club
546:Colombo Hockey and Football Club
196:Colombo Hockey and Football Club
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1542:"Refs must dream big – Anil"
1318:"Clifford Cup fixtures out!"
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1767:2019 in Asian rugby union
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1201:Lasindu Karunathilaka (1)
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893:Samuel Maduwantha (4)
619:17 March 2019 - 16:15
561:19 March 2019 - 16:00
513:16 March 2019 - 16:15
459:24 March 2019 - 16:15
403:16 March 2019 - 16:15
351:21 March 2019 - 16:00
303:15 March 2019 - 16:15
49:Tournament statistics
1228:Ishara Madhushan (1)
1181:Havelock Sports Club
1138:Isuru Medagedara (1)
1102:Havelock Sports Club
769:Janith Chandimal (3)
764:Janith Chandimal (2)
495:Havelock Sports Club
157:Havelock Sports Club
147:Havelock Sports Club
97:Havelock Sports Club
31:Tournament format(s)
1230:Thilina Bandara (1)
1203:Mithun Hapugoda (1)
812:forfeit by Kandy SC
70:Top point scorer(s)
1582:. 21 February 2018
1251:Colombo Racecourse
1207:Chamara Dabare (1)
1149:Colombo Racecourse
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176:Colombo Racecourse
87:Colombo Racecourse
26:Tournament details
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