COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Isipathana College, runners-up in the league, fought through tense moments to secure a dramatic 25-20 victory over a determined S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia in the semi-final of the Dialog President’s Trophy Knockout Tournament. The match, held at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue, saw the scores tied at 20-all at full…
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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Royal College and Trinity College, who finished third and fourth respectively in the Dialog ‘A’ Division Schools League Rugby Tournament, have withdrawn from the upcoming President’s Trophy Dialog ‘A’ Division League Knockout Rugby Tournament, which is set to begin on August 31 and September 1. The decision comes as both teams prepare for…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – In what was the most enthralling league match of the season, Isipathana College, known as the “Green Machine,” edged out last year’s runner-up, Royal College, by a nail-biting 19-18 victory to reclaim the Major Milroy Fernando Memorial Trophy. The Super Round match of the Dialog ‘A’ Division Schools League Tournament was played yesterday…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Former Trinity College and CR and FC Number Eight, Tikiri Ellepola, was re-elected as President of the Ceylonese Rugby and Football Club (CR and FC) at their 95th Annual General Meeting. The meeting took place Thursday at the club house, known as the Home of Rugby, at Longden Place. During his tenure,…
KOLLUPITIYA: (ePRESS) – The Second Youth Rugby Carnival organized by S. Thomas’ Preparatory School is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, at the CR and FC grounds in Colombo. The event will start at 8:30 AM and feature over 500 junior rugby players. A press conference about the event was held at the…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s rugby team, the Tuskers, delivered a stunning victory against Kazakhstan in the Asian Division I Rugby Tournament final at Colombo’s Racecourse Stadium. The Tuskers dominated the game, leading 31-0 at halftime and securing a final score of 45-7. This win propels them to the next level of Asian rugby. With the…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Kazakhstan clinched a thrilling victory in their first knockout match, securing a final spot by edging past Qatar with a tense 33-31 win. The heart-pounding encounter took place at Colombo’s Racecourse Stadium, with Kazakhstan turning the tide after trailing 21-14 at halftime. Both teams displayed intense grit, with Kazakhstan managing to score…
Colombo, Mar 6, 8PM – Havelock Sports Club secured a thrilling victory over CH and FC with a final score of 37-27 in the second semi-final of the Nippon Paint Clifford Cup Knockout Rugby Tournament match at Colombo’s Racecourse grounds, The atmosphere was electric, with Havelock SC leading 14-12 at halftime in a match that…
Colombo, Mar 5, 8PM – Police Sports Club triumphed with an impressive performance, defeating the defending champions and ‘A’ Division League Champions, CR and FC by 40-16 in the Nippon Paint Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament first semi-final match played at the Racecourse grounds in Colombo after leading 23-16 at halftime. Switching from their traditional blue jerseys…
Colombo, Mar 3, 7.30PM – St. Peter’s College clinched the Zahira College Rugby Centenary Sevens Cup Championship with an impressive victory over Isipathana College. In a thrilling final match held at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo, St. Peter’s outplayed Isipathana, securing a 17-5 win after leading 10-5 at halftime. St. Peter’s College showed they were the…