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Rugby charity match in aid of tsunami victims
A Rugby charity match between Ex-national players and Puffins RFC (Expatriates) will be staged on April 5, at the CR and FC grounds kicking-off at 4.30 p.m. Dilroy Fernando revealed this to The Sunday Times. According to Fernando, it's a jointly organized event by the Referees' society and the Ruhunu RFC.

The proceeds from this Charity will be channelled through the Ruhunu RFC to help schools in the province to purchase rugby equipment and to re-develop the grounds that have suffered from the Tsunami disaster. Six schoolboy rugby players from Hambantota died, while 60 others have been rendered homeless with their families. Fernando said they were thankful to the CR and FC hierarchy headed by Ravi Balasuriya who gave the grounds other facilities free for this humanitarian act.

The match will be followed by an International Charity Auction of (memorabilia) rugby jerseys worn (autographed) by world famous international players. Over 50 such items will come under the hammer. To fill the coffers, Puffins have organized a Charity Dinner, at the Golden Ballroom, Taj Samudra, commencing at 8.00 p.m. on the same day. Past stalwarts of yesteryear who are desirous of playing in this match should contact Dilroy Fernando - 0777 360878. - (BW)

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