Milinda Jayasinghe Explained

School:	Nalanda College, Colombo
Milinda Jayasinghe
Ru Position:	Scrum half
Clubs1:	CR & FC CH & FC

Milinda Jayasinghe (born 1978)^[1] is a former Sri Lankan rugby union player domiciled in New Zealand.^[2] He played for Sri Lanka in the Rugby Sevens tournament at the 2002 Asian Games.^[3]

Career

Jayasinghe pursued his primary and secondary education at Nalanda College, Colombo. He played for Nalanda Rugby team from 1994 to 1998. After leaving school he represented CR & FC, CH & FC and Sri Lanka Air Force.^[4] He moved to New Zealand where he became a provincial rugby coach.^[5]

See also

• Rugby union in Sri Lanka

External links

• CH create upset - beat CR 17/8
• Janashakthi powers our flying heroes - Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby Team
• Sri Lankan Society hosts Invercargill's first Vesak celebration

Notes and References

1. Web site: Scrum half Milinda brought honour and fame to his school and country. eLanka. 10 May 2022.
2. https://www.dailynews.lk/2021/05/04/sports/248238/nalandian-anuja-played-sri-lanka-distinction Nalandian Anuja played for Sri Lanka with distinction
3. Web site: Janaka Buddhika de Silva was an excellent ruggerite. 6 November 2021. Althaf Nawaz. Sri Lanka Rugby. 10 May 2022.
4. https://www.sundaytimes.lk/110130/Sports/spt17.html Milinda Jayasinghe to lead Strong Air force Team
5. Web site: From ‘nowhere’ to provincial rugby coach in NZ. 16 May 2021. Allaam Ousman. Sunday Times. 10 May 2022.