A total number of 12 teams have confirmed participation from eight Provincial Unions in the first Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament for the year to be held at Navy rugby ground in Welisara today.
This tournament is organized under the leadership of Col. Dammika Gunasekera the chairman of the Women’s Rugby Committee of Sri Lanka Rugby for the development of women’s rugby. This event is sponsored by South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) and will be played for the SAGT Trophy.
Teams: North Western Province - 2 teams, Sabaragamuwa Province - 2 teams, Uva Province - 2 teams, Southern Province - 2 teams, Central Province, Eastern Province, North Central Province and Western Province (1 team each).
Tournament is scheduled to kick off at 8.30 am and the tournament will be played for Cup, Plate and Bowl. The final matches will commence from 4.35 p.m. and the Cup final will be played at 5.15 pm. Ted Muttiah, Chief Commercial Officer – SAGT will grace the tournament as the Chief Guest and will present the trophies.
Each participating team will be presented with SAGT branded rugby balls and certificates by Sri Lanka Rugby.