Ratnapura takes on Rugby at a young Age

Ratnapura the City of Gems, and the capital city of the Sabaragamuwa Province, was the next stop for the Platinum awards initiative to spread Rugby across the country.

Sri Lanka Rugby and MTV / MBC Network are carrying out an island wide campaign to promote and develop rugby at the grass root level, starting from Schools at all districts and provinces around the country.

Seevali Central College, one of the most prominent schools in the district of Ratnapura, was the host for the program. 4 Schools, including the host St. Joseph%u2019s Girls College (37 boys, 07 girls), Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya (08 boys, 15 girls), Rathnaloka Maha Vidyalaya (02 boys, 03 girls) and Sumanabalika Vidayalaya (09 girls), a total of 81 participated.

Under 12, 14, 16, and 18 were the age categories. There were a number of invitees and dignitaries present at the program. Coaches from Sri Lanka Rugby conducted the introductory program.