Tag Archives: Schools Rugby

By Jehan Canagaratne and Z. Kamil Mohamed Forty years after having played against each other in the Bradby Shield encounter, we Royalists and Trinitians of 1984 pause to remember our fallen comrades who led us into battle… As time weaves its tapestry of memories, the fierce rivalry and camaraderie of …

80th Trinity College Vs St. Peter’s College Rugby encounter for General Deshamanya Denis Perera Memorial trophy A story of eight decades was born on a rugby field back in 1933 set on a picturesque Bogambara in the ancient city of Kandy with Hantane Mountain overlooking from one end and the …

B.C. Anghie’s grandson was the Chief Guest at Royal-St. Peter’s Professor Dr. Antony Anghie, grandson of Mr. B.C. Anghie and the son of late Capt. Tony Anghie was the honoured Chief Guest at the Royal College Vs St. Peter’s College 1st XV Rugby encounter, the 78th between the two schools …

By Special Correspondent; As the third week of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024 concluded, obvious outcomes were the feature of the eight games besides two key encounters. These notable fixtures were between defending champions St. Peter’s College and Wesley College played at Bambalapitiya, while the other, a close clash …

By Special Correspondent The much anticipated Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024 will kick off this Friday, 14th of June, with the curtain raiser clash between hosts St. Joseph’s College and Vidyartha College at Havelock Park.   With the opening match of the 2024 School Rugby League season, St. Joseph’s will …

By Theara Hallock 26th May 2024 St. Peter’s College, the defending double champions of school rugby, along with the Rugby Foundation, hosted a gala felicitation ceremony at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo on the 21st of May evening in honour of the silent strength behind their first XV rugby team – the …

EXHILARATING WEEK SIX OF THE DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE 2023 By Nuwangi Gunawardena  It was a week full of exciting games in Colombo and Kandy, where 12 teams (out of 14) in the Division 01 Group A took their battles to the 6th week. An enthralling Bradby 1st Leg at …

WEEK FOUR OF THE DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE By Nuwangi Gunawardena   Week 4 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2023 ignited a sensational weekend of rugby, captivating the hearts of enthusiastic fans and supporters. With six highly anticipated matches on the schedule, anticipation ran high as the stage was …

WEEK 3 OF THE DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE 2023 By Nuwangi Gunawardena   Week 3 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2023 brought a thrilling weekend of rugby action as six exciting games were lined up for eager fans and supporters. As the weekend unfolded, the atmosphere was electric, and …

EXHILARATING WEEK TWO OF THE DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE 2023 By Nuwangi Gunawardena   The second weekend of the Dialog Schools Rugby 2023 saw six matches from Division 01 (within Group 1A & 2A) being played in Colombo and Kandy. On Saturday 24th, St. Anthony’s College hosted D.S.Senanayake College at …