Under-16 Elite Rugby Sevens kicks off with 32 teams

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By Shamseer Jaleel

The future stars of Sri Lankan rugby will take centre stage when the Under-16 Elite Rugby Sevens 2025 organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA), kicks off on 4 October.

The opening day’s matches will be played across two venues – Ananda College ground in Rajagiriya and St. Peter’s College at Bambalapitiya.

The excitement will build toward the knockout rounds, which will be staged exclusively on 5 October at St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya.

A total of 32 teams, divided into eight groups, will compete in this year’s edition. The tournament promises a weekend of thrilling rugby as young athletes showcase their skills, stamina and determination.

Group A features S.Thomas’ Mount Lavinia, Science College, Piliyandala Central, and Richmond College. This pool is expected to produce some fast-paced encounters with balanced competition.

In Group B, D.S. Senanayake College, Vidyartha, Prince of Wales and Lalith Athulathmudali will battle for supremacy. These teams are known for producing gritty performances.

Group C includes Isipathana, St. Anthony’s, Mahanama and Sri Piyarathna, while Group D sees Trinity, Kandy Sumangala, St. Benedict’s and St. Aloysius clash in what looks to be one of the most competitive groups.

Traditional heavyweights St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s headline Group E, joined by Maliyadeva and Nugawela Central. Meanwhile, Group F brings together Wesley, Dharmaraja, Ananda and Panadura Sumangala.

Rounding off the lineup, Group G features Royal, Thurstan, St. Sylvester’s and Sri Rahula, while Group H will witness Kingswood, Zahira, Lumbini and Carey vie for a place in the knockouts.