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Official Page of Vidyartha College Kandy - Rugby Vidyartha College, Kandy is a school which earned a name in the field of rugby. Mediwake, K.A. Perera and T. Col.

Rugby was introduced to the school chiefly due to the initiative of Old Trinitians like S.G. Muttiah who were on the staff and the guidance and advice of Principal A. Athauda. It was Kandy Sports Club who helped them to find their feet at rugby by permitting the use of their grounds at Nittawella, and also channelling their knowledgeable players to coach Vidyartha boys. Vidyartha were coached by h

ost of Trinitians, first was Boby Jayaweera. Then there was Nihal Halangoda, Jayantha Jayawardene, Noel Paranagama, A.R.A. Mohamed, Maj. Asean Fernando. There were also some Trinitians like Lt. Bertie Dias, Lt.Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Maurice Perera, Royalist Dr. V.C. de Silva. Later the old boys of Vidyartha - George Jayasena, H.G. Ariyartne, Sunil Munasinghe, Charles Wijawardene, D.N.Kumar Meriyagolla, Anil Jayasinghe gave their hand in coaching the Vidyartha team. This school has not only produced top teams, several top-notch players and also some of the finest national players were produced by Vidyartha. One of the famous and first to hit the top in the rugby was T.B. Wijesinghe, who after his school career polished his rugby at Kandy Lake Club and later he played for CR and FC and the country. After Wijesinghe, there was George Jayasena who also joined Kandy Lake Club and polish his rugby, later played for UVA and Kandy Sports Club and became the second to play for the country. Then there were others like Sunil Serasinghe - a fine fullback, played for Ceylon Air Force, Kandy Lake Club, Kandy Sports Club, UVA,

Upcounty and Sri Lanka Presidents XV. Then there was the famous guy called "King Charles" who started his rugby with Sri Lanka Air Force and later played for Sri Lanka Police, CR and FC and the Country and was the best place-kicker at that time. There were a whole lot a players who took to the game and went on to play for the country. There were the talented ruggerites who played top club rugby and went on to play for Sri Lanka Presidents XV and they were Z.M. Zarook who started with Kandy Lake Club, later played for Kandy Sprots Club, Up-Country, Fly-half R.M. Lafir-played for Kandy Sports Club first and later for Police Sports Club, H.G. Ariyaratne _ Kandy Sports Club and Kandy RFC, Lakshman Samaraswijeya-Kandy Sports Club, D.G. Dayarthne-Kandy Sports Club and Sri Lanka Police, G.Chandra _ Sri Lanka Army, Anil Jayaisnghe _ Kandy Sports Club and was also national poolist. Vidyartha College, like other schools, get a lot of support form their Old Boys Rugby wing. In recent times there was Wasantha Dissanayake who has been giving his best with the fine support of the committee members. Vidyartha's main game is the William Gopallawa shield game, which is played annually against Ananda College. The encounter consisted of two 'legs', one being played in Colombo and the other in Kandy. Now it is only one game, and for a few years, the game was not played. The first encounter between the two schools was started in 1962 and the Shield Game came to be played from 1968. The Annual Rugby Encounter Between
VIDYARTHA COLLEGE and ST.SYLVESTER’S COLLEGE
For the PML Banda & Berty Nillegoda trophy Started in year 2010

03/06/2026

Honouring the Legacy of Leadership

The strength of the Vidyartha Rugby Development Group (VRDG) has been built through the dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment of its past presidents. Their leadership has played a vital role in nurturing rugby excellence and supporting generations of Vidyarthians.

We proudly acknowledge and thank all our past presidents for their invaluable service, sacrifice, and contribution to the growth of Vidyartha Rugby.

"Great leaders inspire, guide, and leave a legacy that continues to shape the future."

30/05/2026

Tradition • Passion • Rugby

29/05/2026

Full Time

28/05/2026

GAME DAY!
Be There to Cheer

Photos from Vidyartha College Old Boys' Association, Kandy's post

28/05/2026

The post-match dinner and get-together brought together players of both teams, coaches, OBA members, Principals, and past presidents of the Vidyartha OBA , VRDG president and team in a celebration of friendship, respect, and true sportsmanship.

VESTERS RUGBY

28/05/2026

Vidyartha College Under-14 Rugby Team had the privilege of taking on Downlands Community School, USA during their international tour of Sri Lanka.

The Young Tigers delivered an outstanding performance and secured a convincing 45 – 05 victory at full time.

Tigers Rugby extends its best wishes to all junior rugby teams for continued success and victories in their upcoming matches.

27/05/2026

In a monumental boost for our rugby development, the Vidyartha College Under-19 Forwards Squad had the rare and exclusive privilege of undergoing a high-intensity, specialized training session conducted by a Japanese National level Coach at the Nittawela Grounds.

Recognizing the immense value of this world-class technical exposure, the session was structured as a collaborative masterclass. The elite Forwards players and coaching staff of Kandy Sports Club (Kandy SC) actively participated alongside the Vidyartha College coaching panel, creating an elite environment of shared expertise.

We extend our profound gratitude to the visiting Japanese club Coach for this invaluable session, and to our management, coaching panels, and Kandy SC for facilitating this historic cross-tier rugby collaboration.The future of our pack looks stronger than ever. Let's keep pushing for greatness!

26/05/2026

Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026
Division 1 Segment B
Second Round - Match 02

Vidyartha College vs Maliyadeva College

📆 Friday, 29th May 2026
🕓 4 P.M
🏟️ Maliyadeva College Rugby Ground Kurunegala

Be There to Cheer 🐯

26/05/2026

Captured here are the definitive moments from the 12th P.M.L. Banda & B. Nillegoda Memorial Trophy encounter between Vidyartha College and Sylvester's College.

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