Pallekanugala win rugby titles

The skipper of the Pallekanugala Junior School under 14 team W D S Peumi Kumari receiving the Milo trophy from the chief guest Col Ranjith Chandrasekara (President SLSRFA and Principal Kingswood College). Also in the picture is Susantha Mendis Secretary SLSRFA

The skipper of the Pallekanugala Junior School under 16 team P D Prasadi Madhubhashini receiving the Milo Cup from the chief guest Ranjith Chandrasekara (President
SLSRFA/Principal Kingswood College.

The skipper of the Nugawela Central K G I M Jayathilaka receiving the Plate Trophy from Sarathchandra Silva (Deputy President SLSRFA)Pictures by M Farook Lantra

The Pallekanugala Junior School under 14 and 16 teams showed their class in rugby sevens by lifting the Milo Trophy in both age categories which was held at the Ruwanwella Public Grounds, Ruwanwella on November 11.

The under 14 match was won by beating the formidable Buddhist College Talduwa 22 points to 5 while the under 16 was won by beating the last year champs Nugawela Central 5 points to nil.

Excellent discipline was seen among the players and parents who witnessed this sevens tournament, which was well organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association SLSRFA and sponsored by Nestle Lanka The chief guest was Colonel Ranjith Chandrasekera (President SLSRFA and Principal Kingswood College, Kandy). Sugath Manjula Chairman Pradeshiya Sabha Ruwanwella, Susantha Mendis (Secretary SLSRFA) were also present to grace the occasion.

All arrangements were done by the Secretary of Sabaragamuwa Rugby Football Union K S P Karunaratne, which was a great success at the Ruwanwella Public Grounds. The Bowl was won by Bodhimaluwa while the shield was won St Mary's College, Yatiyantota.