Official page of the Green Machine
Leagues: 16 | Knockouts: 15 | 7's: 16 The sport took root in the late 1950s when Mrs. In 1961, headmaster H. T. W. R.
Isipathana College, originally known as Greenlands College, has firmly established itself as a powerhouse in Sri Lankan schools' rugby, earning the nickname "The Green Machine." Geddes, an English teacher and rugby enthusiast, attempted to introduce rugby to the school. Though her initial efforts did not yield immediate results, they set the stage for future success. de Silva, with the help of rug
23/05/2026
RESTOCKED. LIMITED. AND ALMOST GONE.
The Green Machine Platinum Club Merchandise Package is back - but only 10 packages are available this time.
Secure yours before match day and rep the Green Machine in style.
📞 Kanishka: 077 711 5119
📞 Sajjaad: 077 633 0006
23/05/2026
TICKET PRICES | 41st Isipathana–Trinity Rugby Encounter
🎫 LKR 700 / 1500
📍 Available at the Havelock Grounds Main Gate
📆 Sunday, 24th May
⏰ 4:15 PM
Bring the crew. Wear your green. Let’s pack Havelock!
Photos by: ThePapare
23/05/2026
Wear green and turn Havelock green tomorrow.
41st Isipathana–Trinity Rugby Encounter
See you at the grounds 💚
Photos by: ThePapare
Former Isipathana Unbeaten Double Championship-winning captain (2016) Kushan Indunil invites all Pathanians and rugby lovers to be there in numbers for this Sunday’s 41st Isipathana-Trinity Rugby Encounter.
Wear your green, bring the energy, and let’s make Havelock louder for the Green Machine.
📆 Sunday, 24th May
⏰ 4:15 PM
📍 Havelock Grounds
22/05/2026
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06-time triple champions. A legacy no other school has touched. Isipathana College , the only school in Sri Lanka’s school rugby history to become triple champions and the Kings of Rugby have done it six times.
This Sunday, the 41st encounter with Trinity College Kandy erupts at Havelock Grounds , where pride is not spoken, where brotherhood is tested under pressure and where legends are forged in green.
Let’s paint Havelock green and roar for the Green Machine.
22/05/2026
02 days until Havelock turns green.
This Sunday, the Green Machine takes on Trinity College Kandy in the 41st Rugby Encounter.
See you at Havelock Grounds!
Photos by: ThePapare
21/05/2026
Let’s turn Havelock green this Sunday 💚
20/05/2026
41 years. Countless memories. One more chapter this Sunday.
The numbers tell the story, but the atmosphere at Havelock will say the rest.
41st Rugby Encounter
Isipathana vs Trinity
📆 Sunday, 24th May
⏰ 4:15 PM
📍 Havelock Grounds
Photos by: ThePapare
“Playing against Trinity has always been one of the most memorable matches in school rugby.”
A special message from 2024 Vice-Captain Shahid Zumri ahead of the 41st Rugby Encounter.
Be there at Havelock and witness the passion, pride, and intensity of school rugby at its best.
📆 Sunday, 24th May
⏰ 4:15 PM
📍 Havelock Grounds
19/05/2026
41st Isipathana–Trinity Rugby Encounter
This Sunday belongs to rugby as two unbeaten teams meet at Havelock Grounds.
Wear your green. Bring your voice.
Let’s fill Havelock this Sunday. 💚
📆 Sunday, 24th May
⏰ 4:15 PM
📍 Havelock Grounds
Photos by: ThePapare
18/05/2026
Lock your Sunday plans! 🔥
Photo by: ThePapare