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The rugby trinity unite
This October rugby fans are in for a treat, even if the local rugby season has wound down. You guessed it folks: I’m talking about the Sundown Tagdown 2005 Rugby Carnival, organised by the Class of 94’ of S. Thomas’ College, Mt Lavinia. The event commemorates fifty years of outstanding rivalry between S. Thomas’ and Royal College and S. Thomas’ and Trinity College; of course, both anniversaries falling on the same year, is a happy coincidence, to say the least. In any case, the Rugby Carnival promises to be an event to remember, providing the perfect opportunity for a lot of ‘rugby greats’ to get back in the game and to renew age-old rivalries and ‘friendships.’

The Sundown Tagdown 2005 Rugby Carnival will be worked off at the CR & FC grounds on the 22nd of October, 2005. As the title clearly implies, the event will consist mainly of a touch Rugby tournament, with the playing format involving multiple age groups in the Under 30, 30- 40 and Over 40 categories.

Apart from the scintillating rugby, the event also holds the distinct characteristics of a carnival, intended for the whole family. This means that you can’t now use the age old excuses that you were planning to just hang out with the boys, as the Rugby Carnival has separate segments for your wives and girlfriends, as well as your kids; with P. G Martin.

As you may well imagine, the event promises to be a resounding success, with extensive interest already generated. To avoid disappointment, register your teams early (look at the press advertisement in this issue for further details) and keep the 22nd of October absolutely free.

In this noble venture to rejuvenate rugby in all three schools, we have gained the assistance of loyal supporters. The Peoples’ Bank is the main sponsor of the event, with The Sunday Times and The Daily Mirror being the official Print Media Sponsors. MTV and YES FM are the official Electronic Media Sponsors, while Booster is the official energy drink of the event. Keells is the official food supplier to the event, while Carlsberg takes care of the drinks department. Also acknowledged is the un-stinted support of our friends and family spread far and wide.

So, why not come along to the CR & FC on Saturday, the 22nd of October and experience rugby as you’ve never seen it before!

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