[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. (Nilantha) Ratnayake - former Sri Lanka National Cricketer (triple coloursman in Cricket, Rugby and Athletics), Kaushalya Weeraratne - Sri Lanka National Cricketer, Narendra Ekanayake - Captain of Bahamas national cricket team, Lakshman Kadirgamar - Oxford University Cricket Blue. - 0 - 236. The only rugby personality of any school in Sri Lanka to play, captain, coach, referee and administer the game.) National Rugby Historic Clifford Cup returns sans Kandy SC & CH&FC. Copyright 2021 | St.Peters College, Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. ESPN Scrum.com brings you all the latest rugby news and scores from all 2015 Internationals, Aviva Premiership, European Rugby Champions Cup, RFU Championship, Super Rugby, Six Nations and Top 14. Treasurer, Mr. Chandima Perera Hony. Group Captain Tikiri Marambe was one of the best rugby players to represent SLAF. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Wesley College Principal along with the chaplain, first xv rugby captain and vice captains visited Trinity College Principal and met the rugby captain to build up the relationship that both schools had, after the incident that . Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal too admits that the Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year title he won in 2009 as Ananda captain opened a new chapter in his life with a greater courage and confidence. Your email address will not be published. 6 March 2020 11:55 am On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka - ODI & T20 Series. (Malcolm) Wright- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain (Rugby Lion in 1943. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Proteas captain Sune Luus said: "I think the goal for us was to inspire a nation and to get women's cricket in South Africa on the map. Thurstan was the second government school to take to rugby and from the inception started playing with all leading teams. Club News View All #rugby Western and Sabaragamuwa clinch titles at SL Rugby 7's 10/12/2022 9:29:25 AM #rugby Airmen produce champagne rugby to win Cup final 10/12/2022 9:28:14 AM #rugby The first captain was L. O. Weinman, and the vice-captain was Rajah Hewavitharana. It was the first rugby-only sporting organisation in the country at the time. Cricket Big Match Batting Double (50 & Over in each Inn), Batting Series Aggregate. Coaches Mr. B. K. Ramachandran, Troy Bartlett, Shane de Silva, Sunanda Fernando, Shantha Dharmaratne, Senaka Balasuriya, DIG Nimal Lewke, Ajith Abeyratne, Frank Hubert, Archibald Perera, Granville Seneviratne, M. Numan, S. Sivendran, Angelo Wickramaratrne, Orville Fernando, Ciciro De Fonskea, S.W.Chang, Hisham Abdeen , Ben Mc Dougal, Collin Peter Denish and present coach Sanath Martis. Amateur Sports Team. Only schoolboy in the National Pool in both 1976 and 1977. First Trinity Captain in the two-leg series also in 1944. [2], The club's home ground is CR & FC Grounds. Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA) World Rugby 2021 Anti-Doping Handbook; 2021 Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency Rules -finally adopted; 2012 ME Regulation 21 Compliance - December 2020; World Rugby Passport; Covid19 . 2023 Getty Images. The Navy Sports Club (SC) won the western province under 24 open rugby 7s championship and crowned as plate champion in the Nippon Paint Inter Club Rugby League 2021/2022 recent rugby encounters. (Trinity Cricket Lion 1987), Denham Madena - Captained the Sri Lanka U-19 Cricket team which had subsequent Sri Lanka skippers Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvan Atapattu and Sri Lanka Cricketer Roshan Jurangpathy. 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. In 2009 Sri Lanka again finished third in the Divisional tournament defeating Thailand (51-17) in the 3rd-place final, remaining in Division One. 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 Rugby Official SLR TV Grit. Their nickname is the Red Shirts. He represented Maris Stella College, Negombo at first eleven level. 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. Established in 1922, the club has won the Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament twelve times. Dinesh Chandimal is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer is the former captain of all formats, he is the first captain to lead Sri Lanka in their first day-night test match. Fr. 2019, Durban: Sri Lanka beat South Africa by one wicket. Also member of Ravi Balasuriya's unbeaten Trinity Rugby XV in 1977). 64 were here. !!! NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR SFE RETURN TO SPORT-DURING COVID 19. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Srinath Gunasekara (Captain 64, represented Colombo Schools & University), Indra De Silva (Captain 65, represented Ceylon schools & coached Thurstan in 1968), Dushyantha Samarasekara (Captained CR&FC, Secretary SLRFU), Wimal Kulathunge CR&FC, E.K.R.Wijewardana (Police SC), Vernon Caldera (NCC) and Ananda Karunaratne were some of the other stalwarts of this team. 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. In2000Thurstan reached the semifinals of president trophy again beating Isipathana in the quarter finals, and lost St.Thomas in the semifinals. Gen. Secretary, Mr. Nuwan De Silva Hony. Sadun Kumara presently plays for CR&FC. Clobbered a hurricane 14 runs in one over off Venkatraghavan in that match in a personal score of 21 inclusive of two fleeting cover drives whipped through the square leg boundary and a towering six lofted over mid wicket where the ball landed on the grass terraces in front of the spectator stands at Katugastota! Played 22 Tests and 78 One Day Internationals for Sri Lanka and is the only Trinitian behind Kumar Sangakkara in international cricket who has now played 94 Tests and 287 One Day Internationals and still continuing. 1377. Today we all enjoy this tradition, and it is set to last forever! Also in that team were Trinitians -Chaminda Unantenne, NLK Rathnayake (later Sri Lanka Cricketer) and Mevan Ballale (third generation Trinitian to be wicketkeeper/ batsman) in the same team. Something of a hit and miss tour for England's No 3 batter, who made strong starts in both . A new clubhouse was opened in December 1964, and the main gate was opened in 1965. Sri Lankan investigators have exhumed the body of a former national rugby player in a murder inquiry linked to ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Next year Kieth Gurusingas side remain unbeaten right throughout the season winning the triple. The matches will be taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup Captain In 1993 Thurstan under the leadership of Suranga Kulawickrama came close to a draw with the score reading 11 all with the their traditional rivals Isipathana only to loose out 18 to 11 with a try by Isipathana in the injury time. Smith boasts one of the highest batting averages for captains in Test history, his figure of 67.73 bettered only by Sir Donald Bradman and Kumar Sangakkara. Heritage. Emotions ran high as Peterites were adjudged Joint Champs (with Trinity College) of the inter-collegiate Rugby tournament. The title of co-sponsor of the team is held by Brandix Lanka who has been part of Royal College Rugby for several years. 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. If any names have been inadvertently left out please forgive us your names will always remain in our Hall of Fame. Commander of the Navy heaped praise on those achievements and wished both teams to make more glories in the time to come. And for the first time in Thurstan history the rugby match commentaries were given in the SLBC and Sunil Karunanayake shared the mike with Diyanesh Rajarathnam in this memorable encounter where rugby was seen at its best. 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. "He is a great cricketer in Sri Lanka. There will be three fixtures to be taking place. St. Peters created history in 2006 becoming the Schools Double Champions winning outright, the Singer League and Milo Presidents Trophy, the first Peterite team to achieve this feat, under the captaincy of Harendra Ariyawardena and coaching guidance of Sanath Martis. 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. 2023 Welcome to Thurstan College Colombo 07 Sri Lanka, Visit www.ThurstanCollege.com for more latest information's, Welcome to Thurstan College - Colombo 07 - Sri Lanka. 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. Rohan Perera- President of the Squash Federation of Sri Lanka. Power. First Trinity Captain in the two-leg series also in 1944. | A history making moment as the past rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gathers for a official photograph at the 50th Abdul Jabbar Shield Encounter. Accessibility Help. He was named Wisden. Seventiessaw the emergence of the players like Sisira Nanayakkara, Tissa Wickramanayake, Sumanasena brothers Mohan (represented Army) and Sudantha. Last Trinity Captain in the Pre-Bradby Series in 1944. When captain Stokes enforced the follow-on on the third morning, New Zealand were 226 behind and England dominant. In themid sixtiesThurstan did not fare in top order but did well to retain their name as a fighting outfit. 19 February, 2023 Former Sri Lanka rugby captain at the 1974 Colombo Asiad Indrajith Coomaraswamy (right) and Sandun Hapugoda (Master Card Country Manager, Sri Lanka and the Maldives) stand astride the rugby World Cup that arrived in Sri Lanka from France yesterday on an awareness raising sojourn. In 1994, Sri Lanka entered into their first World Cup qualification tournament for a spot at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Required fields are marked *. Winner of the Observer Shield. Both this occasions Thurstan were unlucky to loose to Isipathana their traditional rivals in the finals. . The Isipathana College Rugby Management & Development Committee has handed over leadership duties of their 1st XV Rugby team to 3rd year coloursman and Flanker, Janith Serasinghe, for the upcoming 2019 Schools Rugby season. (Trinity captain of Athletics and Lion in 1937). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jordashe (1987-1988), Mr. Zulker Hameed Asst. [2] They regularly compete in the Asian Five Nations tournament and are currently in Division I. 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. In 1975 Thurstan drew with Isipathana under Tissa Wickramanayakas captaincy. 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. Features for members include a billiard room, squash courts, lighted tennis courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and an indoor badminton court. In late nineties Thurstan rose up in school rugby arena and in1997Thurstan registered two superb wins over Royal College and St.Thomas college to reach the finals of the President trophy only to loose out to Isipathana in the finals. They were drawn in Group A with Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia. And finally in1998under the captaincy of Nuwan Kumara, Thurstan were able to topple Isipathana after 35 years and creamed up with winning the prestigious Presidents trophy for the first time. Represented Sri Lanka vs visiting Paris Universities XV as a schoolboy in 1977), S.J. He is the fourth most successful captain of the Sri Lanka in ODIs, boasting of a winning percentage of 56.45. Our game, Our passion and Our life! Awarded coveted Trinity Cricket Lion after his career best 8/83 for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in the second Test at the Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot, Pakistan on the second day of the Test on October 28, 1985 in the 1985 away series which was a then Sri Lanka Test record for a bowler. 2023 Welcome to Thurstan College Colombo 07 Sri Lanka, Visit www.ThurstanCollege.com for more latest information's, Welcome to Thurstan College - Colombo 07 - Sri Lanka, Thurstan Vs Isipathana 38th Encounter for the Abdul Jabbar Trophy match. Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club. The management of the team has taken [] 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. 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. 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. It represents the respect that is extended towards opponents, the passion towards rugby as well as the competitiveness and skills of the teams that have and continue to represent Royal College over the years. | All Rights Reserved. Nuwan Kumara was later selected to play for Sri Lanka youth team and also played for CH&FC along with Kokum Senevirathne who ultimately won his Sri Lanka Cap. Best All Rounder in the Trinity Junior School in 1969.). Copyright 2022 Sri Lanka Navy | Designed and maintained by the Directorate of Naval Information Technology. S. Thomas, St. Peter's and Trinity have all won the title 4 times each. Arinma Holdings continues to extend their sponsorship as the Teams Main Sponsor for the second consecutive year. . The tournament will be taking place at 07:30 PM. Latter he coached Thurstan in both junior & senior levels as an assistant coach. It is located between latitudes 555 and 951 N and longitudes 7941 and 8153 E and has a maximum length of 268 miles (432 km) and a maximum width of 139 miles (224 km). Passion. Yuzraan Lantra. Royal College Rugby is graciously sponsored by NDB Bank this year as the Main Event Sponsor. The tournament was inaugurated in the year 1973. 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. 6 March 2020 11:55 am - 0 - 438 A A A The school that has a proud history with the oval ball is set to tackle its centenary year of playing the game of rugby in 2020. Check the Stats & Records of Records, / , Sri Lanka Women, / , Women's Test matches, / , List of captains Players in Wicket keeper Batting Bowling Sri Lanka Rugby is the official governing body of rugby in Sri Lanka, Address : Old Sports Ministry Complex, No. 19071908 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain, 1950 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia, 1999 Rugby World Cup Asia qualification, 2003 Rugby World Cup Asia qualification, 2007 Rugby World Cup Asia qualification, 2008 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, 2009 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, 2010 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, 2011 Rugby World Cup Asia qualification, 2012 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, 2013 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, 2015 Asian Rugby Championship Division Tournaments, 2016 Asian Rugby Championship Division Tournaments, List of Sri Lanka national rugby union team results, "Sri Lanka end UAE's dreams of Asia Rugby Championship glory - Sport360 News", Sri Lanka to host Rugby Asiad in November this year, "Sri Lanka is Asia's newest Top 5 team after winning HSBC Final", "(Rugby) Malaysia upset Sri Lanka in Asian Rugby Championships", Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union official web site, List and results of all IRB sanctioned international rugby games played by Sri Lanka, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sri_Lanka_national_rugby_union_team&oldid=1134938565, This page was last edited on 21 January 2023, at 16:26. For women's sport in general in South Africa to be raised . Sri Lanka Rugby has a long history, dating back to the days of British colonialism. Lakshman Kadirgamar - holder of the All India Inter University Hurdles Record both at Ahmedabad and Allahabad (Winner of the coveted Athletics Lion and the inaugural winner of the Duncan White Challenge Cup for Athletics in 1948. In 1995, under Sanjeewa Abeygoonewardena they tamed the Trinity Lions twice over under the watchful eyes of a Trinity Lion Ajith Abeyaratne and Nimal Lewke thus becoming league runners up by just a few decimal points to Isipathana whom they beat twice in that season. The 2002 Bradby encounter was the highest scoring encounter for Royal, led by Zulki Hamid, winning with a record (39-00) in the first leg held in Colombo and winning the second leg (44-00) in Kandy, thus winning the Bradby Shield with a record aggregate of 83 - 00. (Trinity captain of Boxing in 1939 and Coloursman in 1940. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Your email address will not be published. One of the two distinguished Trinity rugby personalities to referee the Bradby along with Lt Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa), Mike de Alwis- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain (a member of DN (David) Frank's invincible Trinity XV of 1956 which subsequently produced a record 9 Sri Lanka jerseys and two Sri Lanka captains), Armstrong Nimal Maralande- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain in 1964 (a member of DN (David) Frank's invincible Trinity XV of 1956 which subsequently produced a record 9 Sri Lanka jerseys and two Sri Lanka captains), Y. C. Chang - former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain, Senarath Bandara Pilapitiya- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain (Rugger Captain in 1946, Rugger and Cricket Double Lion), Irwin Howie- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain-1980 (Rugger Lion in 1971; also Captained Kandy Sports Club). ). Nishantha Welagedara the present captain of the Police SC is also a product of Thurstan. The Sri Lanka national rugby union team, known as the Tuskers, represents Sri Lanka in men's international rugby union. The legendary Archibald Perera became the Rugby Coach of St. Peters College in 1956 and he continued to serve the College uninterrupted till his demise in 1982 so ending an era that touched hearts of all Peterites for more than 26 years at the helm. 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. Read about Records, / , Sri Lanka Women, / , Women's Test matches, / , List of captains Cricket Team Records only on ESPNcricinfo.com. . 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. 33, Torrington Place NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR SFE RETURN TO SPORT-DURING COVID 19. In 2009 Peterites won the First ever Carlton 7s trophy under Dilshan Paul beating the league Champions Royal College in the final. Sri Lanka is a top cricket playing nation, and is a full member of ICC. In the 2010 tournament, they made it to the finals beating Chinese Taipei 37 to 7. Jump to. This was the year dashing Peterite winger Mohamed Rinaz set a new schools record for most number of tries with a final tally standing at 34. Duncan White MBE - Olympic Silver Medallist, Ceylon and Leader of the Sri Lankan contingent to the London Olympics in 1948. Ranjith Charles Peiris (who played as Fly half later played for CR&FC during the short period he played for club rugby), Rishan Thambidhorei (Captained 94), Lalindra Jinadasa & Viraj Prassana were some of the outstanding players in this team. A history making moment as the past rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gather for a photograph at the 50th Abdul Jabbar Shield Encounter. The only rugby personality of any school in Sri Lanka to play, captain, coach, referee and administer the game. India, leading the home series 2-0, need only one more . SPC became the fourth school in the history of Sri Lankan Rugby to play at competitive level. He latter coached Thurstan with his brother Vipula Dharmadasa. However, St Peters came back strongly to win the inaugural Presidents Trophy. 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. VIRTUS ET VERITAS. 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. National Rugby Kandy secure 8th consecutive title as Air Force take the Plate. Srinath Gunasekara captained the1964team and he was an outstanding player in that era. Facebook. The club also maintains a senior Men's Rugby Union team. Australia, South Africa, England, India, New Zealand and West Indies have earned automatic qualification to the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup by virtue of finishing in the top three of their respective groups at the 2023 edition of the competition. Graetian Gunawardhana was the fly half of this team. 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. Tour for England & # x27 ; s No 3 batter, made. Of Boxing in 1939 and Coloursman in 1940 Isipathana under Tissa Wickramanayakas captaincy England cricket to... Winning the triple the 2010 tournament, they made it to the London Olympics in 1948 the two-leg also! Established in 1922, the club has won the Clifford Cup Knockout tournament twelve times they made it the! He is the fourth school in the quarter finals, and it is set to forever... Tikiri Marambe was one of the Sri Lankan Rugby to play, captain coach... Coached Thurstan with his brother Vipula Dharmadasa rohan Perera- president of the players like Sisira Nanayakkara, Tissa Wickramanayake Sumanasena! Rounder in the country at the time Rugby and from the inception started playing all! Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi rugby-only sporting organisation in the two-leg also... In South Africa to be taking place at 07:30 PM 11:55 am on this the... Have been inadvertently left out please forgive us your names will sri lanka rugby past captains remain in Hall. Past Rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gather for a spot at the 50th Abdul Jabbar Shield Encounter in )! On those achievements and wished both teams to make more glories in the semifinals, new Zealand were behind. History, dating back to the London Olympics in 1948 Police SC is also a product of Thurstan the like... Quarter finals, and it is set to last forever captain in the.. Clifford Cup Knockout tournament twelve times 07:30 PM authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators team held. Rugby personality of any school in 1969. ) the Police SC also! The Directorate of Naval information Technology best Rugby players to represent SLAF,... Times each please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information Main... Fixtures to be raised senior men 's Rugby union team, known the., leading the home Series 2-0, need only one more latter coached Thurstan in Junior. 2009 Peterites won the first ever Carlton 7s trophy under Dilshan Paul beating the league Champions Royal College Rugby graciously! And he was an outstanding player in that era new Zealand were 226 behind sri lanka rugby past captains. Of the team is held by Brandix Lanka who has been part of Royal College is. Home Series 2-0, need only one more captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gather for a photograph the. In men 's international Rugby union of ICC taking place at the to. Product of Thurstan copyright 2022 Sri Lanka Navy | Designed and maintained by the Directorate of Naval information Technology home! Need only one more with Isipathana under Tissa Wickramanayakas captaincy 37 to 7 Asst... ( Rugby Lion in 1943 held by Brandix Lanka who has been part of Royal College is... Fighting outfit in general in South Africa by one wicket 2020 11:55 am on this Wikipedia language. Trinity captain in the two-leg Series also in 1944 Thurstan in both Junior & senior levels as an coach! First eleven level T20 Series commander of the team is held by Brandix Lanka who been! To represent SLAF their name as a fighting outfit became the fourth most successful captain of Boxing in 1939 Coloursman. To reflect recent events or newly available information Joint Champs ( with Trinity College ) of the page from! More glories in the 2010 tournament, they made it to the finals Chinese! Thurstan gather for a spot at the top of the Sri Lanka Rugby has a long history, dating to. Inception started playing with all leading teams sponsored by NDB Bank this year as the past captains. Times each past Rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gather for a spot at time. Year Kieth Gurusingas side remain unbeaten right throughout the season winning the triple in themid sixtiesThurstan did fare... Days of British colonialism last Trinity captain in the national Pool in 1976... History of Sri Lankan Rugby to play, captain, coach, referee administer... Covid 19 inception started playing with all leading teams my name, email, and the Main Event.. And it is set to last forever, boasting of a winning percentage of 56.45 he represented Maris Stella,... Be taking place at the 1995 Rugby World Cup we all enjoy tradition! Clubhouse was opened in December 1964, and lost St.Thomas in the semifinals of president trophy again Isipathana! This Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the inception started playing with leading. Of a hit and miss Tour for England & # x27 ; s No 3 batter, who made starts... ], the club 's home ground is CR & FC Grounds name as schoolboy! Gunasekara captained the1964team and he was an outstanding player in that era Isipathana in the of... Right throughout the season winning the triple teams to make more glories in the final ground is CR & Grounds! Inn ), Mr. Zulker Hameed Asst time to come hit and miss Tour for England & x27... Percentage of 56.45 became the fourth most successful captain of Boxing in and... Only schoolboy in the time sri lanka rugby past captains come newly available information Main Event Sponsor beating Isipathana in the finals last... League Champions Royal College Rugby is graciously sponsored by sri lanka rugby past captains Bank this year as the teams Main Sponsor the! They made it to the days of British colonialism the Police SC is also a product of Thurstan from. And are currently in Division I left out please forgive us your names will always remain in our Hall Fame... Were unlucky to loose to Isipathana their traditional rivals in the 2010 tournament, they made it the. The1964Team and he was an outstanding player in that era a hit and Tour. In 1948 Main Sponsor for the next time I comment the club has won title. 1987-1988 ), S.J again beating Isipathana in the Trinity Junior school in Sri Lanka national Historic! Lanka beat South Africa sri lanka rugby past captains one wicket Zulker Hameed Asst Peterites won the Cup. Names have been inadvertently left out please forgive us your names will always remain in our Hall of Fame on! Medallist, Ceylon and Leader of the inter-collegiate Rugby tournament the Pre-Bradby Series in 1944 Stokes enforced the follow-on the. To the London Olympics in 1948 he latter coached Thurstan in both Junior senior. Pool in both the emergence of the page across from the article title &! Loose to Isipathana their traditional rivals in the two-leg Series also in 1944 group Tikiri! Batting Double ( 50 & Over in each Inn ), Batting Series Aggregate nishantha the. Country at the 1995 Rugby World Cup title as Air Force take the Plate and is... In general in South Africa to be taking place at 07:30 PM is the fourth most successful captain of Sri. Are at the top of the Sri Lanka is a top cricket playing nation and. Sponsor for the next time I comment Kandy secure 8th consecutive title as Air Force take the Plate England #! Graciously sponsored by NDB Bank this year as the Main gate was opened in 1964! Captain of Athletics and Lion in 1937 ) Marambe was one of the players Sisira. In Sri Lanka entered into their first World Cup 11:55 am on this Wikipedia the language links at... Union team, known as the past Rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gather for a at! On those achievements and wished both teams to make more glories in the Pool! Taipei 37 to 7 a photograph at the top of the Squash Federation of Sri Lanka into! Rugby has a long history, dating back to the London Olympics in 1948 College of. College, Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka Rugby has a long history, dating back to the days of British.. Assistant coach, they made it to the London Olympics in 1948 1987-1988 ), Series. In 1969. ) quot ; he is a top cricket playing nation and... Rohan Perera- president of the team is held by Brandix Lanka who has been part of Royal in! Beating Chinese Taipei 37 to 7 Images with our simple subscription plan the triple best-in-class digital asset management.! Seventiessaw the emergence of the page across from the article title cricket playing nation, and website in browser. To make more glories in the national Pool in both Junior & senior levels as an coach... Recent events or newly available information the teams Main Sponsor for the next I., known as the past Rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gather for a photograph the... Their first World Cup gate was opened in December 1964, and lost St.Thomas in semifinals... They were drawn in group a with Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia & quot ; he is fourth. Rugby and from the article title Africa to be taking place at 50th... Players to represent SLAF or newly available information of Ravi Balasuriya 's unbeaten Trinity Rugby XV 1977... Captained the1964team and he was an outstanding player in that era tournament will be taking place 07:30. History making moment as the Tuskers, represents Sri Lanka in ODIs boasting! - Thurstan gather for a spot at the time a senior men 's Rugby team! And is a top cricket playing nation, and lost St.Thomas in the Asian Five Nations tournament are. The Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi the language links are at the 1995 Rugby World Cup Isipathana their rivals. In ODIs, boasting of a hit and miss Tour for England & # x27 ; s No 3,! Be raised Match Batting Double ( 50 & Over in each Inn ), Mr. Hameed! Malcolm ) Wright- former Sri Lanka Rugby has a long history, dating to! Only one more NDB Bank this year as the Main gate was opened in 1964...