Vidyartha seal return to Schools Rugby 1A

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Vidyartha College have secured promotion to the Dialog Schools Rugby 1A Division for the 2027 season following an outstanding campaign in the Division 1B tournament. The Kandy school remained unbeaten in its matches and will face Rajans in its final outing on 20 June.

The side was guided by Head Coach Anurudha Wilvara, whose leadership played a key role in the team’s success. He was well supported by Forward Coach Radeesha Senevirathne, Trainer Oshada Kodagoda and Kicking Coach Chamara Kumara. Veteran Team Manager Upul Bandara Weerasinghe, who has served the college for more than a decade, also played a vital role behind the scenes in the successful campaign.

Captain Sadew Dilshara led the side with confidence and determination, while Vice-Captain Pamudotha Narayana provided valuable support both on and off the field.

The Kandy outfit recorded impressive victories over St. Sylvester’s College (41-17), St. Aloysius’ College (68-8), Sri Piyarathana College (103-0), St. Benedict’s College (42-17) and Maliyadeva College (22-14) to confirm promotion before its final league fixture.

A school with a proud rugby tradition, Vidyartha has produced several outstanding players who have represented leading club sides and Sri Lanka. With promotion now secured, the Kandy school will aim to re-establish itself among the country’s elite when it returns to the highly competitive 1A Division in 2027. (SJ)