Science on course for a fine rugby season

Science College, after a scintillating performance to win against last year’s A division runners up Royal College, hope to carry on the momentum for many more such efforts during the 2013 season in the schools ‘A’ Division.

Introduced to Rugby in the late 70’s when they were known as Sattisasra Vidyalaya, Science College first tasted victory in the big league when they scored a win over their hometown rivals S. Thomas’ 16-0 way back in 1980. Since then, Science College has produced two national rugby captains and a host of national and club players.

Yet their record in the schools rugby tournament over the years has been sporadic in nature with a quarter-final berth in 1990 and a finalist position in 1997 to show for their efforts until a few years ago.

Since 2011 though the situation has been drastically different. With the team stepping into the ‘A’ Division a couple of years back, they have proved to be more than a match for some big names in schools rugby.

Science College created the biggest upset of the season yet by beating the much fancied Royal College outfit by 36 – 19 season opener and narrowly missed winning against Trinity College, Kandy (11-18). The team hopes to hold its composure to end at the top of the A division table during the 2013 Schools Rugby Season.

“We are thankful for the support given by Dialog Axiata PLC for the 2013 season by providing a generous playing jersey sponsorship to us ” said Mohan de Silva , President of the Science College Rugby Support Group. “The team hopes to put up a good show during the season and finish strong” added de Silva.