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The highly awaited Under-19 President's Trophy Knockout Tournament 2025 is set to begin on 25 April marking the start of an intense rugby battle among Sri Lanka’s top school teams. With the tournament featuring 16 ‘A’ Division teams, each match is expected to be fiercely contested, with teams aiming to secure the prestigious title.
Unlike previous years, where the League Tournament was held first, the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) has decided to commence the season with the Knockout Tournament to ensure greater participation and avoid last-minute withdrawals.
Isipathana College are the defending champions will play Kandy Sumangala in their quarterfinal encounter on 27 April at Royal Sports Complex. Out of the 8 pre quarter final encounters only one game will be played in Central Hills between Trinity and St. Anthony’s at the Nittawela rugby Stadium on 25 April. The champion team this year will need to win their 4 matches. All matches will be played at neutral venues.
Pre-quarter finals
Friday, 25 April
nTrinity College vs St. Anthony’s College – At Nittawela Rugby Stadium
nWesley College vs St. Joseph’s College – Royal Complex
Saturday, 26 April
nSt. Peter’s College vs Thurstan College – Havelock Park
nZahira College vs Vidyartha College – Royal Complex
nS.Thomas' College vs Science College –Longdon Place
Sunday, 27 April
nDharmaraja College vs. D.S. Senanayake College – St. Peter’s College Ground
nRoyal College vs. Kingswood College –Longdon Place
nSri Sumangala vs. Isipathana College –Royal Sports Complex
Quarter-finals
On 3 and 4 May
Semi-finals and final
The semi-finals are set to take place on 9 and 11 May with the venues are yet to be notified while the final showdown for the Presidents’ Trophy will take place on 18 May at Havelock Park.(SJ)
