The Sabaragamuwa Stallions together with the Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna organised a rugby workshop recently at the Duraiappa Stadium Jaffna. Over 80 students from 7 schools; including Manipai College, Central College Jaffna, St. Patrick’s College, St. Anthony’s College Jaffna, St. John’s College Jaffna, Chavakachcheri Hindu College and St. Joseph’s College Jaffna participated in this [...]

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The Sabaragamuwa Stallions together with the Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna organised a rugby workshop recently at the Duraiappa Stadium Jaffna. Over 80 students from 7 schools; including Manipai College, Central College Jaffna, St. Patrick’s College, St. Anthony’s College Jaffna, St. John’s College Jaffna, Chavakachcheri Hindu College and St. Joseph’s College Jaffna participated in this session. Additionally, a workshop was also conducted for the coaches of these schools with the intent of raising the standard of rugby while improving their coaching skills.

The sessions conducted comprised of both class room sessions that addressed the technical aspects of rugby while the field sessions

The Sabaragamuwa Stallions coaching staff with young rugby enthusiasts from the nothern region at the coaching camp.

focused on skills development. The sessions were conducted under the guidance of veteran coach Tony Amit with the assistance of Shantha Dharmarathne the junior rugby coach of Zahira College.

Speaking at the event in Jaffna, Waruna de Silva, Director Operations of the Sabaragamuwa Stallions mentioned that workshop was conducted on the request of Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe of the Security Forces Headquarters in Jaffna. He mentioned that together, they felt that a unique programme of this nature will give students an opportunity to understand the benefits of sports and how it adds value and enriches a student’s life. Under the guidance of Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, the event was organised with the assistance of the Commanding Officer 23rd Gajaba Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Aruna Wijekoon. This is the second such event organised by the Sabaragamuwa Stallions this year. A similar event was also held at St Thomas’ Collage Mt. Lavinia in June this year, where the junior rugby players of the school got the opportunity to meet the four All Blacks players who represented the Sabaragamuwa Stallions at the Carlton Rugby Seven’s. In an unforgettable field session organised by the Stallions, where the students got the opportunity to practice and train with Jack Wilson, Mark Jackman, Bryce Heem and Johnathan Malo who served as 7′s players for New Zealand this year.

For more information or images contact the Sabragamuwa Stallions via email at sabaragamuwastallions@gmail.com




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