By Riyaz Aluher The 147th Battle of the Blues is privileged to welcome Ranjan Madugalle, one of Royal College’s most illustrious sons, as the Guest of Honour from the Royal College, of this historic encounter between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia. Born on 22 April …
Read More »50th All Island Inter School Shakespeare Drama Competition (2025) – St.Joseph’s College wins the Boys Final
The premier All Island Schools Drama Competition, ‘The Schools Shakespeare Drama Competition’ celebrated its grand 50th edition this year, and St. Joseph’s College won the Boys Finals and secured the Shakespeare Challenge Trophy presented by the Ceylon Thespians! The rendition from Othello, or the Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of …
Read More »Royal College Tennis Team hosted for a Dinner Reception to Celebrate regaining the E.F.C.Pereira Memorial Trophy
Royal College Old Boys’ East Coast Foundation (RCOBECF) hosted a Dinner Reception for the entire Royal College tennis team, coaches, and support staff to celebrate regaining the E.F.C. Pereira Memorial Tennis Trophy on August 30, 2025. The dinner reception was held at the Plates Restaurant, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, on Saturday, …
Read More »That 1957 School’s Cricket Season
Down Memory Lane, first published in Volume 01 of Quadrangle Magazine, December 2014 By Sujith Silva Inspired by legendary individuals, sports teams of yesteryears and their marvels, I ventured into the golden years in search of those who excelled at Quadrangles and to share their stories. We begin the journey …
Read More »We kick off a historical journey of Lanka’s school rugby through the ages
The secret is out now … Did you know that the first school rugby team was formed as far back as 1891? From that year, the game has developed a rich history, with great contests and all the traditions of key inter-school encounters. Quadrangle writers Lohit Ranasinghe and Sujith …
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