Tiger and Kandy Rugby Academies win Anuradhapura Rugby Carnival
View(s):More than 800 players ranging from Under-18 up to Under-16 age categories took part in the annual Rugby Carnival organised for the third year by Sri Lions Rugby Academy where Kandy Rugby Academy and Tiger Rugby Academy emerged champions.
Kandy Rugby Academy players won the Under-12 category
Teams from Sri Lions, RPF, HARFA, Kandy Rugby Academy, Vidura, G Bees, Tigers, Pandura, Palians and President featured in this tournament, which took place recently at the Anuradapura Rugby Stadium.
Kandy Rugby Academy won the Under-12 event while the Under-14 and Under-16 events were won by Tigers Rugby Academy. The Kandy Rugby Academy Under-12 team was coached by former Sylvestrian, Shakeer Nizam (Bonny), who played for Kandy Lions with Mohamed Rasheed being the Director of the KRA while the Tigers were coached by former Vidyartha player, Sumedha Malawana.
Western Province represented with 540 players followed by Central Province with 231 and North Western Province the hosts fielding 81 players for this event.
- Shamzeer Jaleel
Action between Kandy RA and HARFA in the Under-12 category