Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) has confirmed the fixtures for the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockouts 2024, which start on the 30th of August.
6 teams from Segment A will battle it out in the President’s Trophy, whilst another 6 teams from Segment B will participate in the Premier Trophy. 4 teams from Segment C will take part in the Chairman’s Trophy, making it 16 teams participating in the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockouts 2024.
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Quarter-Finals: The Road to Victory Begins
Match Name | Participating Schools | Date | Venue | Match Start Time |
Premier Trophy – Quarter Final 1 | Piliyandala Central College vs Lumbini College | 30th August | Sugathadasa Stadium | 2:00 pm |
President’s Trophy – Quarter Final 1 | Wesley College vs D. S. Senanayake College | 30th August | Sugathadasa Stadium | 4:15 pm |
Premier Trophy – Quarter Final 2 | Prince of Wales’ College vs St. Benedict’s College | 31st August | Sugathadasa Stadium | 2:00 pm |
President’s Trophy – Quarter Final 2 | Zahira College vs S. Thomas’ College | 31st August | Sugathadasa Stadium | 4:15 pm |
Semi-Finals: The Pressure Intensifies
As the Quarter Final winners move forward, the competition will intensify with the Semi Finals taking place in early September at the Royal Sports Complex.
The defending champions and the current League winners, St. Peter’s College, await the winner of the first President’s Trophy Quarter Final, for what is expected to be a thrilling contest between two elite teams. The Bamba Brigade is aiming to be the Triple Champions this year.
League runner-up Isipathana College, another heavyweight in the competition, will face the winner of the second President’s Trophy Quarter Final. The Green Machine will look to seal their place in the Final and face off their arch-rivals, St. Peter’s College, if they qualify for the Final.
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Ananda College and Mahanama College, too received a farewell from the Quarter Final stage in the Premier Trophy.
Match Name | Participating Schools | Date | Venue | Match Start Time |
Chairman’s Trophy – Semi Final 1 | Nugawela Central College vs Moratu MV | 7th September
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Royal Sports Complex
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10.00 am |
Premier Trophy – Semi Final 1 | Mahanama College vs Quarter Final 1 Winner | 7th September | Royal Sports Complex | 2:00 pm |
President’s Trophy – Semi Final 1 | St. Peter’s College vs Quarter Final 1 Winner | 7th September | Royal Sports Complex | 4:15 pm |
Chairman’s Trophy – Semi Final 2 | Siri Piyarathana College vs Lalith Athulathmudali College | 8th September
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Royal Sports Complex
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10.00 am |
Premier Trophy – Semi Final 2 | Ananda College vs Quarter Final 2 Winner | 8th September | Royal Sports Complex | 2:00 pm |
President’s Trophy – Semi Final 2 | Isipathana College vs Quarter Final 2 Winner | 8th September | Royal Sports Complex | 4:15 pm |
Finals: The Ultimate Showdown
The Finals of the President’s Trophy, Premier Trophy, and Chairman’s Trophy will mark the climax of the Dialog Schools Rugby 2024 season. These matches are scheduled to take place in mid-September, and will undoubtedly showcase the best of School Rugby in Sri Lanka.
Match Name | Date | Venue | Match Start Time |
Chairman Trophy – Final | 13th September | Havelock Park | 2:00 pm |
Premier Trophy – Final | 13th September | Havelock Park | 4:15 pm |
Match Name | Date | Venue | Match Start Time |
President’s Trophy – Final | 15th September | Sugathadasa Stadium | 4:15 pm |
The anticipation for these Finals is building, as schools and their supporters prepare to witness the culmination of a season filled with hard-fought victories, nail-biting finishes, and unforgettable moments. The Dialog Schools Rugby 2024 Knockouts are set to be a fitting tribute to the passion and talent that defines Sri Lankan School Rugby.