Devapathiraja and Rohana Balika clinch junior rugby titles

The skipper of the Devapathiraja MV ,Ratgama Anoja Dilrukshi
receiving the Milo cup from Col Ranjith Chandrasekara,
the President of SLSRFA. Pictures by Farook Lantra

The skipper of the Rohana Baliak Vidyalaya, Ratgama S.
Amali receiving the ‘Milo’ cup from Col. Ranjith Chandrasekara
(President of the SLSRFA and Principal Kingswood
College Kandy).

The skipper of the St’Mary’s College Yatiyantota N. Noorvia
receiving the plate trophy from Gamini Sarathchandra
(Tournament Secretary SLSRFA).

Devapatiraja Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Ratgama and Rohana Balika Vidyalaya both schools from down South clinched the ‘Milo’ girls cup titles at the under 18 and under 20 age category in the tournament which was held at the Public Grounds Ruwanwella on November 10.

Devapathiraja Balika MV beat Seethawaka National College 25 points to 5 while Rohana Balika MV beat Nugawela Central by 22 points to 5 which was witnessed by enthusiastic parents and rugby lovers who came from all parts of the Island.

In the under 18 age category the plate was won by St.Mary’s College Yatiyantota who beat Sir John Kotelawala MV 15 points to 5 while the Bowl was won by Talduwa Buddhist College who received a walk over.

In the Under 20 age category the plate was won by Seethawaka National College who beat Dehiowita M/V 15 points to 5 while the Bowl was won by St’ Mary’s College, Yatiyantota who beat Sir John Kotelawala M/V 12 points to 5.

One hundred and thirty participants from Under 18 and 20 schools took part in the grand finale.

This tournament was sponsored by Nestle Lanka Ltd the producers of the nutritious drink Milo and organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association SLSRFA.