HARFA Rugby Tourney on February 20

One year ago when a concept of a rugby academy was conceived by Hisham Adbeen and former National player and Isipathana and Sri Lanka Navy skipper, Comdr H,K. Sisira (rtd) together with Ivor Keerthipala, Co-ordinator Isipathana Rugby 2005-2006 and Jenny Abdeen, thereby fulfilling a long cherished dream of Hisham Abdeen, the objective was to provide a stage for kids and young adults to learn the initial skills of rugby football correctly and then to develop them with diligent practice, under the guidance of professionals who have played the game at a high level.

Rugby being a contact sport, it is imperative that coaches are properly qualified and work according to a prepared scheme and program, with the clear objective of inculcating in the students, that while winning is important the more important standard in the manner in which winning is achieved, and the quality of rugby being played.

The main focus of the Rugby Extravaganza to be held on February 20, 2010, will be the rugby matches commencing from 8.a.m at the Havelock Sports Club grounds, Colombo 5.

Participating Teams

Under 10 (Tag Rugby): Harfa, Isipathana, St. Peter's, Talduwa Buddhist - Avissawella, Zahira, Mawanella.

Under 12 (10 A Side): Harfa, Peterson Academy, Talduwa Buddhist College - Avissawella, St. Peter's, Zahira Colombo, Zahira, Mawanella.

Under - 14 (10 A Side): Harfa, Isipathana, C.W.W. Kannangara Mv, Mahanama Mv, Peterson Academy, St. Peter's, Talduwa Buddhist College, Zahira Colombo, Zahira, Mawanella.

Under - 16 (12 A Side): Ananda College, Dharmapala College, Harfa, Maliyadeva, Science College, Talduwa Buddhist School, Zahira, Mawanella.