Inaugural Dialog Schools Rugby Development 7s Kularatna Central College Godakawela Champions

Kularatna Central College Godakawela powered their way to emerge as overall winners at the inaugural Dialog Schools Rugby Development 7s championship played at the Ruwanwella Public Grounds Kegalle beating Swarna Jayanthi Maha Vidyalaya Kegalle on a higher aggregate score. 

The inaugural development Under 14 tournament was conducted by Sri Lanka Schools’ Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) in partnership with Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC who powers the Schools Rugby League and Knockout tournaments. 

The main objective of the Dialog Schools Rugby Development 7s 2022 tourney was to identify and develop hidden talent from Sri Lanka’s rural peripheries and take the game of rugby from beyond the boundaries of Colombo and Kandy, where the sport is traditionally played and followed.

The champion Kularatna Central College Godakawela celebrate their victory. Also in photograph (L-R) Nirodha Wijerama – Secretary, SLSRFA, B.A. Abeyratne – President, SLSRFA, Chaminda Lakmal – District Manager - Kegalle - Regional Operation, Dialog Axiata PLC and Damitha Perera – Treasurer, SLSRFA.