The Rugger Rider

Rugby reigns over rain-wrecked weekend Adverse weather conditions comprising of heavy downpours, coupled with occasional high winds that turned playing fields into paddy fields, attempted to mess up a weekend filled with action packed rugby, but ultimately was successful in just a few spoils only, as most of our determined schoolboys beat the weather and extreme wet conditions to showcase some exemplary rugby in front of trusting spectators who had gathered in multitudes, despite the undesirable weather. Special appreciations go out to all the referees, touch judges and match officials who officiated exceptionally well, for well over 2 hours under pouring rains, on both days; the SL schools rugby community salutes your services! S. Thomas’ hosting Zahira – 14 June: A day marred by poor weather that made the turf at the big club ground soggy and slippery, neutralised some of Zahira’s venomous skills, to swing the tides in favour of the home team. Zahira’s impeccable long-haul touch find...