Royal College takes pride in being one of the leading schools that has produced winning teams over its 100 years in the game. Beat St. Andrew College of Singapore but lost narrowly to Wajirawood College of Thailand where the foreign teams were Under 21 and Trinity was Under 19. Had the distinction of being the only Sri Lankan Under 19 batsman to score a century against Australia in Australia. 33, Torrington Place A new clubhouse was opened in December 1964, and the main gate was opened in 1965. 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. S. Thomas, St. Peters and Trinity have all won the title 4 times each. It was the first rugby-only sporting organisation in the country at the time. Sri Lanka, especially, when it was . The only rugby personality of any school in Sri Lanka to play, captain, coach, referee and administer the game.) Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. In the 2010 tournament, they made it to the finals beating Chinese Taipei 37 to 7. In 2007 it was a runner-up in the Caltex League Tournament, and in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010 it was a runner-up in the Dialog Rugby League. 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. England slumped to 80-5 chasing 258 for victory on the final day at Wellingtons Basin Reserve, but a sixth-wicket stand of 121 between Joe Root and Ben Stokes got them back on track; Neil Wagners . (Trinity Cricket Captain in 1980, Lock forward and Rugby Coloursman 1977, 1978, 1979. Check the Stats & Records of Records, / , Sri Lanka Women, / , Women's Test matches, / , List of captains Players in Wicket keeper Batting Bowling White. Graeme Labrooy - former Sri Lanka National Cricketer. Sri Lanka's women were no match for the rampaging England who powered their way for a 57-0 (half time 33-0) scoring nine tries and three conversions in a women's pool A clash. Ground & Pavilion Secretary, Mr. Janinda Dunuwille Hony. D.L. (Malcolm) Wright- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain (Rugby Lion in 1943. Your email address will not be published. "We know at present our (CH) rugby team is not performing that great. For women's sport in general in South Africa to be raised . SPC became the fourth school in the history of Sri Lankan Rugby to play at competitive level. Then came 1994 when the Peterites, captained by Roshare Alles, went in to the Lions den to beat Trinity College in Kandy after 53 years and ended the season as Runners up at the schools knockout tournament to St. Thomas by 6-8. Copyright 2021 | St.Peters College, Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. The new building includes a 500-seat viewing deck, six corporate boxes, two dressing rooms, an outside bar for members and guests, a bar for members, and a restaurant for members and guests.[4]. But Kusal Perera's unbeaten 153 helped Sri Lanka to an incredible, against-all-odds victory. Last Trinity Captain in the Pre-Bradby Series in 1944. Sudarshana Peiris-23/02/2023. Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club. Success was not long in coming and with brave and intelligent play against all opponents; Peterites first tasted success in 1934 recording the first Rugby win against Royal College at Bambalapitiya by 5-0 under the captaincy of Shirley Illesinghe. I am sure that the message of instilling respect to others, inculcating values and enhancing leadership qualities in players through Rugby will be carried forward another 100 years and more.. He became the captain of Sri Lankan cricket team in the year 2001 and led Sri Lanka until 2006. In the open club final between the Navy SC and Peterson SC, the Navy beat their rivals 50-05and won the under 24 open rugby 7s title. The Sri Lanka national rugby union team, known as the Tuskers, represents Sri Lanka in men's international rugby union. History records that Thurstan began playing rugby in 1957. 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. - 8 - 2280, 28 Feb 2023 Both this occasions Thurstan were unlucky to loose to Isipathana their traditional rivals in the finals. Sadun Kumara presently plays for CR&FC. 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. They, through all these years, kept faith with Peterite Rugby vision and helped tirelessly to mould both Junior and Senior Rugby squads. First Trinity Captain in the two-leg series also in 1944. They have the longest tradition of organised club rugby in Asia, dating back to 1879, which was just 8 years after the founding of the world's first rugby union in England. The team has yet to make their debut at the Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup 2023 trophy arrives in Sri Lanka England Lions lose one-day series to Sri Lanka A after Colombo defeat Kandy face CH in Clifford Cup quarter-finals Kandy bounce back to beat CR and take League title New Zealand hammer Sri Lanka to keep semi-final hopes alive Airmen down Police to lift SLR Plate Trophy Rugby World Cup 2023 France Many Peterites have featured prominently in national or combined teams, be it Combined Schools, All Ceylon, Ceylonese or Sri Lankan XVs or even at 7s. The scoreboard read 6-0 and this was only in their third attempt. Amateur Sports Team. In the batting power play, taken by necessity in the 46th over, they cracked 63 runs. [rev_slider dfccrugby728] St. Peters College, regrouping in the early 80s with Archibald Pereras successor Frank Hubert as coach assisted by Angelo Wickramaratne were instrumental in produced another famous side in 1985 under the captaincy of Rajith Abeygoonewardena and St. Peters finally broke the hoodoo of losses against some top school teams, crafting a NEW DESTINY by beating Trinity 8-0 after 44 years. Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Galle, ICC World Test Championship 1st Test, Jul 16-20, 2022 [ Test # 2472] Sri Lanka v Australia at Galle, ICC World Test Championship 2nd Test, Jul 8-11, 2022 [. Australia cruised to their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title with a 19-run win over South Africa in Cape Town. Social & Entertainment Secretary, Mr. Dyan Dunuwille Hony. In 2011 and 2013 Under Banuka Nanyakkara and Shan Werrakkody they won the All Island Sevens Tournament. 2023 Getty Images. Zaheer Khan,. Ollie Pope - 7. Sri Lanka is a top cricket playing nation, and is a full member of ICC. Their nickname is the Red Shirts. Rienzie de Silva (Havelocks), Mervyn de Silva, Chula Dharmadasa and SK Karunathileke (CR&FC) with Geff Rutnam being the coach. Tikiri Marambe- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain (Rugger Lion in 1971; also Captained both Air Force and the Defence Services XV. In 1991 Thurstan qualified for the presidents trophy under the leadership of Asela Weerasinghe for the first time, and was unfortunate to loose to Ananada College in the semi finals in the penalty shootout. 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. NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR SFE RETURN TO SPORT-DURING COVID 19. The occasion was also attended by Director General Services, Rear Admiral Neville Ubayasiri, Chairman of Navy Rugby, Commodore Sanath Pitigala, Secretary of Navy Rugby, Captain Thusitha Abesundara and a group of naval personnel from the Rugby Pool. The other brands that join are Olu Official Water partner, Maggie and Milo Official Nutrition Partner, Elephant House Official Soft drinks Partner, Green Cabin Official Catering Partner, Mobil by Maclarens Holdings Official Lubricant Partner, Bookmyshow Official Ticketing Partner, Quadrangle Official Social Media Partner, Omnicom Media Group Official PR Partner, Atom Media Official Digital Media Partner, Cinnamon Grand Official Hotel Partner, Citipack Official Courier Partner and Ceylon Cleaners Official Laundry Partner. At the 2015 Division tournament held in the Philippines in May, Sri Lanka beat the Philippines 27-14 to become the champions of the Asian Division 1, resulting in the team qualifying to compete in a challenge match, in June, against the third ranked Asian team and a potential spot in the 2016 Asian Championship. Also Captained Kandy Sports Club and Army SC. Nishantha Welagedara the present captain of the Police SC is also a product of Thurstan. 28385 The most exciting time of a rugby player's career is the Schools' Rugby League. In2000Thurstan reached the semifinals of president trophy again beating Isipathana in the quarter finals, and lost St.Thomas in the semifinals. Chaminda Samaranyake who played for Thurstan from 1889 to 1992, Played for CR&FC and latter for Police SC before injury kept him away from professional rugby. 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. 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. In 2009 Sri Lanka again finished third in the Divisional tournament defeating Thailand (51-17) in the 3rd-place final, remaining in Division One. Treasurer, Mr. Chandima Perera Hony. Sri Lanka defeated both Singapore and the Philippines but lost to hosts Malaysia.[9]. In 2009 Peterites won the First ever Carlton 7s trophy under Dilshan Paul beating the league Champions Royal College in the final. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. In the 2012 Division tournament the team won two matches but were defeated by the Philippines, which meant Sri Lanka missed out on promotion and remained in Division One. Despite a drawn match with United Arab Emirates (13-13), Sri Lanka lost its remaining three matches in the 2011 Asian Five Nations tournament and finished last, resulting in its demotion out of the Asian Five Nations. First Test 42 off 65 balls, 49 off 46 balls Second Test 10 off 6, 14 off 27 balls. (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. No one dreamed that a glorious history was about to be created. After only losing by five points to Malaysia, they would concede 92 more points against the other two teams in the group to finish bottom of the group with no points. Group Captain Tikiri Marambe was one of the best rugby players to represent SLAF. Sri Lanka won Division One of the 2010 Divisional tournament beating Singapore (23-16) in the final, thereby winning promotion to the 2011 Asian Five Nations for the first time.[8]. 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. 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. There will be three fixtures to be taking place. 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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. D.J Nicholas Perera. First Trinity Captain in the two-leg series also in 1944. 6 March 2020 11:55 am Cricket Big Match Batting Double (50 & Over in each Inn), Batting Series Aggregate. Feel free to email us any corroborated information or con [emailprotected] or drop us a comment at www.facebook.com/thepapare. 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. Dilantha Malagamuwa - Sri Lanka's only international racer, Champion of the Malaysian Super-Car Series, Winner of the Aston Martin Asia Cup, Sri Lankan Sports Ambassador in Japan, President of the Sri Lanka Association of Japan. The team created a safe environment that contributed towards. England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka - ODI & T20 Series. Successfully concluded a classroom facilitation fundamental program at KPMG Sri Lanka. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. ( Special thanks to Mr.Sunil Karunanayke for providing with the details of the Thurstan Rugby History), Your email address will not be published. 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). He was named Wisden. (Trinity captain of Boxing in 1939 and Coloursman in 1940. The Sri Lanka Women's Sevens Team have qualified for the Commonwealth Games for the first time and have been training under the watchful eyes of Head Coach Saliya Kumara. 1963 team was captained by Deepal De Zoysa a classy wing forward who later on played for CR&FC, captained Kandy SC and represented Upcountry. NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR SFE RETURN TO SPORT-DURING COVID 19. 07/01/2018. After knocking off Malaysia by 22 points in Kuala Lumpur in their opening match, they would be eliminated after losing to Chinese Taipei 31-27 which gave Chinese Taipei the spot into the third round. Jordashe (1987-1988), Mr. Zulker Hameed Asst. (Captain), Kanchana Ramanayake, Nishon Perera . Gen. Secretary, Mr. Nuwan De Silva Hony. The tournament was inaugurated in the year 1973. St. Peters continued to grab the Schools Rugby Championship title for five consecutive years from that point onwards (including 1937,Joint Champs), a rare feat in the history of Inter-Collegiate Rugby in Sri Lanka, remaining invincible through the rugby season in 1936 under the legendary Archibald Perera and in 1938 under Percy Perera. After World War I, the Clifford Cup was re-introduced and the CR & FC lost to the United Services team 3-6. 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. In 1975 Thurstan drew with Isipathana under Tissa Wickramanayakas captaincy. A historic day for Kane Williamson helped New Zealand set England 258 to win the second Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve. The first party to introduce Rugby to Sri Lanka is Kingswood College in Kandy, with the first club, Colombo Football Club, being established on 28 June 1879. Chula Dharmadasa was a national selector and president of CR&FC. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction . Pride The 2019 3rd leg of the Asia Rugby 7s was everything and more. In addition to the Abdul Jabar Trophy which is played with the traditional rivals Isipathana two more annual encounters for the Diyanesh Rajarathnam Memorial Trophy in 1998 with Wesley College and Graetian Gunawardhana Challenge Trophy in 2001 with D.S.Senanayake College were added to the Thurstan rugby fixture. (Trinity Cricket Captain in 1949 where he also had his namesake and subsequent Cabinet Colleague Lakshman Jayakody as his Vice Captain. [5] The Ceylon Rugby Football Union was founded 10 August 1908. During this period Thurstan won against St Thomas Mt lavinia for the first time and defeated Royal in 1991 under Asela Weerasignhea (a nippy scrum half who played for Havelocks but gave up prematurely) and in 1992 under Ruwan Sirisena. but instead England suffered only the second one-run defeat in Test history. Sri Lanka Rugby has a long history, dating back to the days of British colonialism. They were drawn in Group A with Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia. Thurstans ascendancy to big league was in1963,and enjoyed one of the finest seasons in the history with a historic win over Royal College at the University grounds. Was awarded the coveted Boxing Lion in 1952.). 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. Required fields are marked *. Thurstan was the second government school to take to rugby and from the inception started playing with all leading teams. To Surath Wickremasinghe goes the honor of leading the first Thurstan Rugby team. Read about Records, / , Sri Lanka Women, / , Women's Test matches, / , List of captains Cricket Team Records only on ESPNcricinfo.com. Copyright 2023 - ThePapare.com Powered by Dialog, History of the Schools Rugby League Winners. Restaurant Secretary, Mr. Gyan Amarasinghe Hony. FIXTURES & RESULTS | STATS | PHOTOS | VIDEOS. Rugby is a game that teaches perseverance, integrity and team spirit like no other. Both in1996 & 1997Thurstan reached Milo 10 A side tournament finals with Isipathana. Sri Lanka caused mayhem in the final overs. St. Peter's continued to grab the Schools Rugby Championship title for five consecutive years from that point onwards (including 1937,Joint Champs), a rare feat in the history of Inter-Collegiate Rugby in Sri Lanka, remaining invincible through the rugby season in 1936 under the legendary Archibald Perera and in 1938 under Percy Perera. 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. 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. November 15, 2022 Reports emerge that Sri Lanka Women's Rugby Captain Dulani Pallekondage has gone missing while participating at the Asia Rugby Seven's Series Tournament in South Korea. ThePapare.com is a comprehensive and interactive hub for news on Sri Lankan national, club and school sports. The South Korean Police has launched an investigation into an incident where the captain of the Sri Lanka women's rugby team, Dulani Palliyakondage has gone missing following the Asia Rugby Sevens Series. Passion. Also Cricket Captain and Lion in 1968. [3], The nation's first "national" match was on 12 September 1907 and involved an All Ceylon team against the professional All Blacks (the New Zealand rugby league team) under rugby union rules on their 19071908 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain. - 0 - 236. 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. Welcome to the Royal Rugby Facebook Page Our Twitter Page -. The club was a runner-up in the 2008 Clifford Cup and the winner in 19541959, 19641966, 19871989 and 2006. The Colombo Cricket Club (CCC) is one of the oldest Test venues in the country while CH and FC was founded in 1892 and is the oldest rugby club in the country but plays its home matches at Racecourse ground due to the clash of the cricket and rugby seasons at the same time. St. Peters College has produced many brilliant rugby players in her 90 year old Rugby history feeding National teams with high quality players both with skills and discipline coming out of its system in every decade. Fr. Arjuna has served as a captain in 14 of the victories that came in a total of 87 matches. By. Observer Outstation Schoolboy Cricketer in 1974. 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. 2001 saw Dilan Abeygoonewardena leading another formidable side which reached the Presidents trophy finals and halted by Isipathana with a 20-17 win. Centre three quarter and Rugby coloursman in 1948 and 1949 where Lakshman Jayakody was the Hooker. Thurstan was the second government school to take to rugby and from the inception started playing with all leading teams. 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. Matches against other schools started eventually such as against Zahira College in 1925, St. Peters College in 1932, St. Josephs College in 1955 and S. Thomas College in 1956. 1377. With a history expanding over 3000years, Sri Lanka holds some of world's ancient cities including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Digamadulla; their once glorious townships, palaces, temples, monasteries, hospitals and theaters intricately carved and modeled out of stone lay and abandoned and forgotten with time amidst the soaring . 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. Now you can . 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. Something of a hit and miss tour for England's No 3 batter, who made strong starts in both . The first leg of the U19 Asia Rugby Championship which is scheduled to take place on the 10th of December at the Racecourse International Stadium is the biggest opportunity for the Sri Lanka Under 19 team aka the Junior Tuskers to enter the tier two for the Junior Rugby World Cup in 2018. Established in 1922, the club has won the Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament twelve times. The only rugby personality of any school in Sri Lanka to play, captain, coach, referee and administer the game. Yellow background indicates a draw. The Sri Lanka Women's Rugby Team and the Men's Rugby Team arrived last night but the South Korea Police will continue . 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. Ranjan Senarath Madugalle - former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain and, presently, Chief Match Referee of the International Cricket Council (Captained Trinity Under 12 and Under 14 Cricket. Facebook. Copyright 2021 | St.Peters College, Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka could sneak into the WTC final if they whitewash New Zealand and if Australia are swept by India in the ongoing four-Test series. He later joined Royal College and captained Royal in the centenary Royal Thomian. Ollie Robinson made the breakthrough for England in the eighth over of . Sri Lankan Test record against all nations as of 2013: Green background indicates a win. Also member of Ravi Balasuriya's unbeaten Trinity Rugby XV in 1977). S. Thomas, St. Peter's and Trinity have all won the title 4 times each. 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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. 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. The tournament was inaugurated in the year 1973. 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. . Sections of this page. 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. . 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