Schools Rugby

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Nuwangi Gunawardena   The opening weekend of the Dialog Schools Rugby 2023 saw six exhilarating matches from Division 01 (within Group 1A & 2A) St. Anthony’s College hosting St.Joseph’s College at Bogambara, S. Thomas’ College taking on Wesley College in Mount Lavinia, Dharmaraja College meeting Trinity College in Kandy …

All Island Under 14 Inter Schools 10-A side Rugger Tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Association was held in Kurunegala (St.Anne’s College Grounds) on 30th December 2022. Cup Championship; Wesley College won the Cup Championship by beating St. Antony’s College by 10-07 in the Finals. In the Semi Finals, …

Petes edged out Joes 25-24 at the 62nd Josephian-Peterite encounter as Vindya De Mel scored the match-winning drop goal. By Jason Perera   St. Peter’s College registered a shocking win in their 62nd Rev.Basil Wiratunga shield encounter by overcoming fancied St. Joseph’s College by 25 (3 tries, 2 conversions, 1 …

Isipathana beats St.Joseph’s 49-22 in the Schools Knockout Finals By Jason Perera   Isipathana College registered a thumping win in their inter-school knock-out rugby Championship final match by overcoming St. Joseph’s College by 49 (7 tries, 4 conversions, 2 penalties) to 22 (3 tries, 2 conversions, 1 penalty) at Royal …