Dates confirmed for 80th Bradby Shield

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80 years of tradition, pride, and passion will once again take centre stage as Sri Lanka’s most iconic schools rugby fixture, the Bradby Shield encounter between Trinity College and Royal College, unfolds in July.

The first leg of the 80th edition will be played on 11 July at the Royal Sports Complex, with the return leg scheduled for 25 July at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele.

First contested in 1945, the Bradby Shield is far more than a rugby trophy. It represents sporting excellence, mutual respect, and the deep-rooted rivalry between two of the country’s premier education. (SJ)