CR & FC will play hosts to the 49th edition of the Mercantile Rugby 7’s that will be worked off on the 19th, 20th and 21st of July 2019.
A total of 24 teams have confirmed their participation this year as the tournament organizers, the Mercantile Rugby Football Association expect to put on a show during the three days that the tournament comes alive at the CR & FC.
CR & FC had played hosts to the tournament for a considerable number of years until 2017 where the venue was shifted to the Colombo Racecourse.
The 24 teams will compete in the Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield categories and the Longdon Place club is expected to be floodlit for the three days.
Last year’s winners Access Group are tipped to be favourites for the tournament with the likes of Kavindu Perera, Srinath Sooriyabandara and Sudarshana Muthuthanthri in their line-up.
Dialog Axiata and MAS Holdings are also strong contenders for the Cup championship.
In addition to the men’s competition, a ladies’ tag rugby tournament will also run alongside the main draw throughout the day.
The full schedule for the 3 days will be released shortly.
