The annual tag rugby gala, which draws school rugby stars of yesteryear, introduced a first in the history of rugby in Sri Lanka with players from what was called “sister schools” joining the “brother school” teams.
Dharmaraja College combined with two female players from Mahamaya College Kandy to record a close 1-0 win in the final against St. Anthony’s College with two female players from Good Shepherd Girls School, Kandy.
Trinity College together with female players from Hillwood College carried away the Plate title beating St. Sylvester’s College with two female players from St. Anthony’s Girls’ School, Katugastota.
The Bowl championship went to St. Benedict’s/Good Shepherd Convent where in an enthralling battle with Isipathana Whites who played with female players from St. Paul’s, the winner was decided on the toss a coin toss as the match ended in a scoreless stalemate even after extra time.
The event was organized by AGOAL International, headed by former Isipathana College, CR and FC and Sri Lanka player and renowned international referee Dilroy Fernando. AGOAL Rugby organized this tournament six times previously.
Dharmaraja/Mahamaya winners of C Rugby 2022 (from left) Indika Udayakumara, RSB Wakadapola, K.R Gihan Arjuna Jayawardana, PG Duresh Wijan Gallage, Dushan Munasinghe, MC Nanayakkara, Ramedha C Thoradeniya, NGKP Hurigolla, WMPTR Bandara, Dulanjana Silva, WDLC Costa, KO Siriwardena, SL Amadoru and RC Meegammana