| A history making moment as the past rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gathers for a official photograph at the 50th Abdul Jabbar Shield Encounter. Chandimal led his team Ananda to 13 outright victories in 2008/09 season. Janister Perera-20/02/2023. After defeating Thailand and Singapore in the opening round, they next took on Chinese Taipei and Malaysia with the winner going through to the third round. Ollie Pope - 7. He latter coached Thurstan with his brother Vipula Dharmadasa. He was able to attract some of the best coaching talent like Vipula Dharmadasa, his brother Chula Dharmadasa, National Coach Ajith Abeyrathne, Nanayakkara brothers Tissa and Sisira, Senaka Kumarasinghe and Ajith Fernando. CR & FC has had a number of its players play for the Sri Lanka national rugby union team. After World War I, the Clifford Cup was re-introduced and the CR & FC lost to the United Services team 3-6. Read more about this topic: List Of Trinity College, Kandy Alumni, Dilip Kumar - former Chairman NSW Rugby Union, Former Chairman Australian Rugby Union, Member of International Rugby Board & SANZAR Board (Athletics Lion in 1969), Lt Gen. Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa - former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain and Secretary General of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union in 1974 (Trinity Rugger Captain and Lion in 1959, Trinity 1st XV rugby coach of 967, 1968 and 1969. 2023 Welcome to Thurstan College Colombo 07 Sri Lanka, Visit www.ThurstanCollege.com for more latest information's, Welcome to Thurstan College - Colombo 07 - Sri Lanka. They, through all these years, kept faith with Peterite Rugby vision and helped tirelessly to mould both Junior and Senior Rugby squads. Kadirgamar was also the winner of the Senior batting Prize in 1948 and Senior Prefect and Ryde Gold Medalist in 1950. SPC became the fourth school in the history of Sri Lankan Rugby to play at competitive level. The team will be looking forward to defend the League Championship as well as the much coveted Bradby this year as well, which is the 76th Bradby Shield encounter. Both in1996 & 1997Thurstan reached Milo 10 A side tournament finals with Isipathana. Coaches Mr. B. K. Ramachandran, Troy Bartlett, Shane de Silva, Sunanda Fernando, Shantha Dharmaratne, Senaka Balasuriya, DIG Nimal Lewke, Ajith Abeyratne, Frank Hubert, Archibald Perera, Granville Seneviratne, M. Numan, S. Sivendran, Angelo Wickramaratrne, Orville Fernando, Ciciro De Fonskea, S.W.Chang, Hisham Abdeen , Ben Mc Dougal, Collin Peter Denish and present coach Sanath Martis. Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club, also known as CR & FC, is a Division-A rugby union team based in Colombo, Sri Lanka which plays in the Dialog Rugby League. Asiri Perera. Calling on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is also the President of Navy Sports Board at the Navy Headquarters today (21st September 2022), the winning captains of respective teams shared a moment with Commander of the Navy with the trophies clinched by the Navy. Treasurer, Mr. Chandima Perera Hony. 28385 The most exciting time of a rugby player's career is the Schools' Rugby League. Meanwhile, there was tough competition for the Plate segment among Navy SC, Army SC, Air Force SC and CR and FC division one sports clubs, in the Nippon Paint Rugby League 2021/2022 organized by Sri Lanka Rugby. 64 were here. Enter your email address to receive all company news, special offers and other discount information. 07/01/2018. Established in 1922, the club has won the Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament twelve times. Isipathana College leads the winners tally with 18 title wins followed by Royal College with 11 wins. Then in 2018 under Javed Zarook and Kenneth Wimaladasa they clinched the Presidents Trophy and repeated this achievement in 2019 under Bilal Hilmy and emerged runners up in the League. The country's top rugby playing club Kandy SC are good at counting the number of times they have won the League title and with their latest pull-out from the Clifford Cup knock out tournament they could also end up keeping a dubious count in history of the number of times they let down their adoring fans.Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) the promoters of the Clifford Cup are as equally Sarath Fernando a dashing wing three-quarter who played for CR&FC, Sunil Jayakody a familiar figure in up country rugby who captained Dimbula for many years, Mangala Ratnayake who excelled for Army and later coached the college, Tissa Nanayakkara one of the best forwards (also with a fame for place kicks) produced by Thurstan. Ellie Boatman scored four . Then in 1935, under the captaincy of Fred Keller, Petes posted a historic feat beating the vastly experienced Trinity College, Kandy in the encounter at Bambalapitiya. Tissa later played with distinction for CR&FC, Air Force and won his Ceylon Cap. In the 2008 Peterites were also crowned the President;s trophy winners under Poornaka Depachithra. He represented Maris Stella College, Negombo at first eleven level. Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, "CR clinch Rugby Sevens Title after 14 years", "ABOUT US - CEYLONESE RUGBY AND FOOTBALL CLUB", Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club official website, Sri Lanka national rugby union team results, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ceylonese_Rugby_%26_Football_Club&oldid=1141642124, Pages using infobox rugby team with unknown parameters, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from September 2016, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, D. T. A. Adihetty/C. 6 March 2020 11:55 am At the Divisional tournament Sri Lanka finished third, drawing against Singapore and losing to Chinese Taipei. Seated from left: Nilfer Ibrahaim (coach), Dansha Dayan, Deshappriya Hettiarachchi (vice president Sri Lanka Rugby), Rizly Illyas (president Sri Lanka Rugby), Srinath Suriyabandara (captain), Hamza Hidayathullah (executive director Sri Lanka Rugby) and Rohan Chintaka (team manager) Unfancied Police SC dash hopes of Park Club with 21-19 win: Established in 1922, the club has won the Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament twelve times. ), Malsri Kurukulasuriya - former Canadian national cricket coach (Trinity cricket Lion), Chaminda Unnantenne - Represented Sri Lanka U-19 Cricket. Finally, how can we ever leave out those gurus who thought Peterite Rugby tradition. Srinath Gunasekara (Captain 64, represented Colombo Schools & University), Indra De Silva (Captain 65, represented Ceylon schools & coached Thurstan in 1968), Dushyantha Samarasekara (Captained CR&FC, Secretary SLRFU), Wimal Kulathunge CR&FC, E.K.R.Wijewardana (Police SC), Vernon Caldera (NCC) and Ananda Karunaratne were some of the other stalwarts of this team. Today we all enjoy this tradition, and it is set to last forever! . Sri Lanka is a top cricket playing nation, and is a full member of ICC. In 1995, under Sanjeewa Abeygoonewardena they tamed the Trinity Lions twice over under the watchful eyes of a Trinity Lion Ajith Abeyaratne and Nimal Lewke thus becoming league runners up by just a few decimal points to Isipathana whom they beat twice in that season. Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup Captain Smith boasts one of the highest batting averages for captains in Test history, his figure of 67.73 bettered only by Sir Donald Bradman and Kumar Sangakkara. Both this occasions Thurstan were unlucky to loose to Isipathana their traditional rivals in the finals. Royal College Rugby is graciously sponsored by NDB Bank this year as the Main Event Sponsor. To Surath Wickremasinghe goes the honor of leading the first Thurstan Rugby team. Sri Lanka caused mayhem in the final overs. The only rugby personality of any school in Sri Lanka to play, captain, coach, referee and administer the game.) (Trinity Cricket Captain 1974 and 1975, and Cricket Lion in 1975. . Group Captain Tikiri Marambe was one of the best rugby players to represent SLAF. 33, Torrington Place D.L. He was named Wisden. The team created a safe environment that contributed towards. He has represented Sri Lanka in 90 tests and 268 one-day internationals in which he has managed to rack up 5504 and 8529 runs respectively. In2000Thurstan reached the semifinals of president trophy again beating Isipathana in the quarter finals, and lost St.Thomas in the semifinals. Jayawardene cruised to his century in 84 balls. The club colours are those of the regiment commanded by its founder, E. H. Joseph. As a result, we are now venturing into citizen journalism as we turn to our passionate fans to help us confirm the list so as to give the heroes on whose backs Sri Lanka schools rugby was built, the respect they have rightfully earned. Facilities & Infrastructure Secretary, Mr. Savantha de Saram Chairman Rugby Board, Mr. Janoda Thoradeniya Chairman Sponsorship, Mr. Mano Jayarajan Chairman Other Games, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 02:14. No one dreamed that a glorious history was about to be created. The Junior squad also faring brilliantly against all opponents in their own right. 1,535 Sri Lanka Rugby Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 1,535 Sri Lanka Rugby Premium High Res Photos Browse 1,535 sri lanka rugby stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. Srinath Gunasekara captained the1964team and he was an outstanding player in that era. Thurstan was the second government school to take to rugby and from the inception started playing with all leading teams. Sri Lanka were all but beaten at 226-9 chasing 304 only for Kusal Perera to lead the tourists to victory with a sensational 153 not out. The furthest they have made was to Round 2 of the Asian qualifying competition for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France. St. Peters played their first match against Royal College at home grounds at Bambalapitiya. Sri Lanka, especially, when it was . Hony. [2] They regularly compete in the Asian Five Nations tournament and are currently in Division I. The matches will be taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. In 1975 Thurstan drew with Isipathana under Tissa Wickramanayakas captaincy. First Trinity Captain in the two-leg series also in 1944. Dinesh Chandimal is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer is the former captain of all formats, he is the first captain to lead Sri Lanka in their first day-night test match. Omalka captains Sri lanka at the Asia championship By (NC) - Ceylon Today Number 8 Omalka Gunarathne has been retained as the captain of the Sri. Isipathana College leads the winners tally with 18 title wins followed by Royal College with 11 wins. The club flourished over the next few decades, with boys from Trinity College, Royal College, Zahira College, St Peter's College, St Thomas' College, and subsequently Isipathana College representing it with distinction. Following year under Kirk Williams, St. Peters reached their third consecutive Presidents trophy finals (Knock out tournament) but this time their progress was halted by Isipatana with a 15-7 win. The under 24 open rugby 7s championship, organized by the Western Province Rugby Football Union was held at the Police Park on 11th September 2022. This Club is one of the premier rugby playing clubs in Sri Lanka with a history of rich traditions and they are one of the oldest. Brilliantly moulding a team of freshers together with Lim Billimoria (the first Peterite Rugby captain), St.Peters entered the then Ceylon Schools Rugby arena with its inaugural 1st XV in the same year -1932. The under 24 open rugby 7s championship, organized by the Western Province Rugby Football Union was held at the Police Park on 11th September 2022. [2] It had its roots in the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC), and depended on NCC and Havelock Sports Club for practices and matches during its first four years. Royal College takes pride. At the 2013 Division tournament held in Colombo, Sri Lanka were successful in winning all three of its matches earning a promotion to the Asian Five Nations. She is said to have gone missing after the prize-giving ceremony of the tournament yesterday (14). Police in South Korea have started an investigation after the Sri Lanka Women's Rugby Captain Dulani Pallikondage disappeared shortly after the Asia Rugby Sevens Series second leg in Incheon, South Korea on Sunday. Enthusiastic young Rugby players of St.Peters College donned the now glorious College Colours of Blue, White and Gold for the first time, in 1932 under the Rectorship of Fr. Social & Entertainment Secretary, Mr. Dyan Dunuwille Hony. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA) World Rugby 2021 Anti-Doping Handbook; 2021 Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency Rules -finally adopted; 2012 ME Regulation 21 Compliance - December 2020; World Rugby Passport; Covid19 . The first captain was L. O. Weinman, and the vice-captain was Rajah Hewavitharana. Fr. Arjuna has served as a captain in 14 of the victories that came in a total of 87 matches. That's a little bit from Sri Lanka's rugby sevens history in the case readers are a bit jaded reading and rereading about two very old performances at rugby sevens which came in the form of winning the Bowl Competition at both the 1984 Hong Kong Sevens and the 1994 Fiji Invitation Sevens. Now you can . [ February 24, 2023 ] Sri Lanka advance to Junior Davis Cup semis NATIONAL [ February 24, 2023 ] Danushka . 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Rugby is a game that teaches perseverance, integrity and team spirit like no other. Tikiri Marambe- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain (Rugger Lion in 1971; also Captained both Air Force and the Defence Services XV. Serasingha warming up before a game earlier this year In addition Bolt Gear joins Royal College Rugby as Official Clothing Partner, while Lanka Hospitals takes on the role of Official Healthcare Partner along with Vision Care coming in as the Official Optical Partner. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. The management of the team has taken [] as the Wales captain, Dan Biggar, said, "an arm-wrestle and a slug-fest". Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. All Rights Reserved. It was the first rugby-only sporting organisation in the country at the time. (Nilantha) Ratnayake - former Sri Lanka National Cricketer (triple coloursman in Cricket, Rugby and Athletics), Kaushalya Weeraratne - Sri Lanka National Cricketer, Narendra Ekanayake - Captain of Bahamas national cricket team, Lakshman Kadirgamar - Oxford University Cricket Blue. Had the distinction of being the only Sri Lankan Under 19 batsman to score a century against Australia in Australia. (Trinity Cricket Lion, Senior Prefect and Ryde Gold Medalist of 1996), Joseph Ravindran (Ravi) Ratnayeke - former Sri Lanka Vice Captain of Cricket -Opening bowler, part-time opening batsman. Cricket Big Match Batting Double (50 & Over in each Inn), Batting Series Aggregate. Asian Five Nations and World Cup qualifying; 2008 was the first year of Asian Five Nations, which replaced the ARFU Asian Rugby Championship and the ARFU Asian Rugby Series. Lanil Tennakoon- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain, Played for Sri Lanka 1974-1980, member of the Ceylon rugby team that played against Japan at the Rugby Asiad Finals in 1974/Selected to represent 'International Rugby XV' in 1978 / Represented CH&FC,Kandy SC,Havelocks (Triple Champions - 1978), Dickoya,Dimbulla & Uva, Also Captained Upcountry Rugby XV. Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Galle, 2nd Test, Jul 24-28, 2022 [ Test # 2473] Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Galle, 1st Test, Jul 16-20, 2022 [ Test # 2472] Sri Lanka v Australia at Galle, 2nd Test,. Played his first Club rugger match for CR & FC as a Trinity schoolboy, scrum half and Lion which was a CR- Police Clifford Cup Final which CR won 22/3). In an attempt to highlight the prestigious history and years of tradition within the Sri Lankas schools rugby community, ThePapare.com compiled and published this list of former champions in the schools rugby league some time ago. [3], In 1932 the Ceylon RFU XV won the All India Cup at all India Rugby Football Tournament, Both the 1930 and the 1950 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia played unofficial matches in Ceylon on their way home.[6]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction . Taking on rugby as early as 1916, the first match was played with arch rivals Trinity College, Kandy in 1920. Wales will . Read about Records, / , Sri Lanka Women, / , Women's Test matches, / , List of captains Cricket Team Records only on ESPNcricinfo.com. With Sri Lanka a fading force after the retirement of several all-time greats in the previous decade, there was only one favourite for this Test series. As Secretary General of the SLRFU, he hand-picked Trinity Coach Bertie Dias to coach the Sri Lanka National Rugby XV for the 1974 Colombo Rugby Asiad on the strength of coaching the invincible Trinity Rugby XV that year which has four inter-school rugby records that are still unbroken and which comprised 5 rugger Lions. Gp Capt Marambe represented Sri Lanka at three Rugby Asiads during the period and considered one of the best scrum halfs . Accordingly, the skipper of under 24 Navy rugby team, Sub Lieutenant PH Epa and the leader of division one Navy SC, Able Seaman AE Weerathunga called on Commander of the Navy and presented those trophies to Commander of the Navy today. Sri Lanka Rugby has a long history, dating back to the days of British colonialism. Press alt + / to open this menu. Ollie Robinson made the breakthrough for England in the eighth over of . Rugby. In 1986, under Rowen Gunasekera, St. Peters ended the season as Runners-up to Isipatana against whom they recorded their solitary loss though managed to beat other more fancied teams and drawing with Trinity College in Kandy. If any names have been inadvertently left out please forgive us your names will always remain in our Hall of Fame. First Test 42 off 65 balls, 49 off 46 balls Second Test 10 off 6, 14 off 27 balls. However, St Peters came back strongly to win the inaugural Presidents Trophy. National Rugby Historic Clifford Cup returns sans Kandy SC & CH&FC. Thurstan can really be proud of their Rugby history as they produced not only classy players but a galaxy of personalities who contributed immensely to the game in Sri Lanka. S. Thomas, St. Peter's and Trinity have all won the title 4 times each. but instead England suffered only the second one-run defeat in Test history. Records includes the following current or recent matches: India v Sri Lanka at Thiruvananthapuram, 3rd ODI, Jan 15, 2023 [ ODI # 4505] India v Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, 2nd ODI, Jan 12,. 2017 Rugby fixture was officially handed over to the manager of Wesley College and the President/ Bishop of the Methodist Church of Sri Lanka, Rev. White. First Trinity Captain in the two-leg series also in 1944. Speaking at the event of the launching the season, Chairperson of Royal College Rugby Match Organizing Committee, Athula Munasinghe stated It is a special year for Royal College Rugby to celebrate 100 years of the game that we all have come to love. Rugby Rugby - Past Rugby Captains By Editorial Team March 31, 2008 No Comments 1958 Surath Wickremusinghe 1959 T. N. Cutilan 1960 Nihal De Silva 1961 Nihal De Silva 1962 Rajah Weerasekera 1963 Deepal De Zoysa 1964 Srinath Gunasekara 1965 Indra Piyatissa 1966 Sunil Jayakody 1967 Mangala Rathnayake 1968 Upali Hewage 1969 Nihal Weerawardana In 2016 Sri Lanka finished second at the Division tournament held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May. He insisted that the club colors should be the artillery red and blue, and persuaded the general committee. Their nickname is the Red Shirts. He is the true champ behind the 2014 T20 World Cap, he always shows his sportsmanship spirit and also has a very kind and humble nature. Next year Kieth Gurusingas side remain unbeaten right throughout the season winning the triple. Ajantha Rodrigo another star of this era played for Thurstan till1990& captained Police SC. Yuzraan Lantra. Also Cricket Captain and Lion in 1968. The team has yet to make their debut at the Rugby World Cup. ), M.G. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The tournament will be taking place at 07:30 PM. Copyright 2023 - ThePapare.com Powered by Dialog, History of the Schools Rugby League Winners. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The Isipathana College Rugby Management & Development Committee has handed over leadership duties of their 1st XV Rugby team to 3rd year coloursman and Flanker, Janith Serasinghe, for the upcoming 2019 Schools Rugby season. Clobbered a hurricane 14 runs in one over off Venkatraghavan in that match in a personal score of 21 inclusive of two fleeting cover drives whipped through the square leg boundary and a towering six lofted over mid wicket where the ball landed on the grass terraces in front of the spectator stands at Katugastota! (Trinity Cricket Lion 1987), Denham Madena - Captained the Sri Lanka U-19 Cricket team which had subsequent Sri Lanka skippers Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvan Atapattu and Sri Lanka Cricketer Roshan Jurangpathy. In 2009 Sri Lanka again finished third in the Divisional tournament defeating Thailand (51-17) in the 3rd-place final, remaining in Division One. D.J Nicholas Perera. In 1974 it changed its name to the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union. SL Women's Rugby Captain Dulani Pallekondage goes missing! . 19 February, 2023 Former Sri Lanka rugby captain at the 1974 Colombo Asiad Indrajith Coomaraswamy (right) and Sandun Hapugoda (Master Card Country Manager, Sri Lanka and the Maldives) stand astride the rugby World Cup that arrived in Sri Lanka from France yesterday on an awareness raising sojourn. The legendary Archibald Perera became the Rugby Coach of St. Peters College in 1956 and he continued to serve the College uninterrupted till his demise in 1982 so ending an era that touched hearts of all Peterites for more than 26 years at the helm. 1377. Successfully concluded a classroom facilitation fundamental program at KPMG Sri Lanka. The only rugby personality of any school in Sri Lanka to play, captain, coach, referee and administer the game. They also walked away with the Michael Gunaratne Trophy played against S. Thomas College, winning it for the 3rd year in a row, as well as the Major Milroy Fernando Trophy against Isipathana College. M.G. That year, St. Peters also set another unique landmark in schools rugby annals by scoring 447 points through 11 matches which also included 70 tries. (Trinity Cricket Lion in 1987). Geff Rutnam undoubtedly takes top billing as a Ceylon Captain (it was under Geffs captaincy that Ceylon scored her first ever international win against the Paris universitys club in 1970) and National Coach, Dushyantha Samarasekera was the secretary SLRFU/Asian Rugby Board and president of CR&FC, Sunil Jayakody National selector and President Dimbula A.C, Chula Dharmadasa National selector and President of CR&FC, Harsha Mayadunne President SLRFU. Centre three quarter and Rugby coloursman in 1948 and 1949 where Lakshman Jayakody was the Hooker. A logo for Royal College Rugby was also launched to represent the rich history of Royal Rugby and to highlight the true commitment towards the sport. 2001 saw Dilan Abeygoonewardena leading another formidable side which reached the Presidents trophy finals and halted by Isipathana with a 20-17 win. Under the able guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Navy athletes have made a number of achievements in recent times as a result of thriving atmosphere in the Navy for the promotion of sports. !!! To Surath Wickremasinghe goes the honor of leading the first Thurstan Rugby team. [rev_slider dfccrugby728] Not be outdone a galaxy of stars emerged from this era too. The club was a runner-up in the 2008 Clifford Cup and the winner in 19541959, 19641966, 19871989 and 2006. - 8 - 2280, 28 Feb 2023 Trinity Rugger Captain and Lion in 1967 which had the then Bradby series record of 16/3 and 17/3. The fixtures for the team Sri Lanka are all set to be taking place from Oct 18, 2021. 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Sports Club. Red background indicates a loss. On 29 June 2007 a new pavilion was opened by its primary sponsors, Football Federation of Sri Lanka president Hurley Silveira and Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation CEO David Griffiths. Features for members include a billiard room, squash courts, lighted tennis courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and an indoor badminton court. A Trinity Lion, he represented the national rugby team from 1982 to 1988 and captained the team against the Korea at the Rugby Asiad in 1988. Sadun Kumara presently plays for CR&FC. Havelock Park was opened in 1901. Mr R M Jayasekara bade goodbye to Thurstan after 35 years of dedicated service in August 2007. Sri Lanka Rugby Official SLR TV Grit. Graeme Labrooy - former Sri Lanka National Cricketer. Sri Lankan investigators have exhumed the body of a former national rugby player in a murder inquiry linked to ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son. He also oversaw an unbroken last-wicket stand of 78 with Vishwa Fernando where the last man made a gutsy six not out off 27 balls faced. Last Trinity Captain in the Pre-Bradby Series in 1944. The tournament was inaugurated in the year 1973. Seventiessaw the emergence of the players like Sisira Nanayakkara, Tissa Wickramanayake, Sumanasena brothers Mohan (represented Army) and Sudantha. Gen. Secretary, Mr. Nuwan De Silva Hony. 2019 was a victorious year with Royal College retaining the Bradby Shield for the 5th consecutive year against Trinity College and emerging as the Schools League Champions for the 3rd consecutive year. Also member of Ravi Balasuriya's unbeaten Trinity Rugby XV in 1977). Duncan White MBE - Olympic Silver Medallist, Ceylon and Leader of the Sri Lankan contingent to the London Olympics in 1948. Sri Lanka women's rugby team captain missing in Korea 13 November 2022 11:26 pm - 45 - 10535 A A A The captain of the Sri Lanka women's rugby team, Dulani Pallekondage, who has come. Topping the points table, the Navy SC won the Plate segment over other competitors and got hold of their trophy on 16th September. The tournament was inaugurated in the year 1973. It represents the respect that is extended towards opponents, the passion towards rugby as well as the competitiveness and skills of the teams that have and continue to represent Royal College over the years. Copyright 2021 | St.Peters College, Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. Prominent figures in Sri Lankan society participated in the committee at the inaugural Annual General Meeting in 1923, including members of the Schokman, Rockwood, Saravanamutthu, Weinman, and Ondatjie families. 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