Commander of the Navy applauds SLN woman ruggerites for winning Inter Club Super 7s Women's Rugby Tournament
 

The members of the SLN women's rugby team, who clinched the overall championship at the Inter Club Super 7s Women's Rugby Tournament, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (July,18). While extending his best wishes on the excellent performances of the team, the Commander of the Navy presented cash prizes to the woman ruggerites in recognition of their achievement in the field of rugby.

The occasion was attended by the President of SLN Rugby pool, Rear Admiral Udaya Hettiarachchi, Secretary of SLN Rugby, Captain Buddhika Liyanagamage, coach of the team, Mr. M Jayathilake and Sports Coordinating Officer, Lieutenant WA Padmasiri.

The tournament was held on 08th, 09th, 15th and 16th July at the Nittawela Rugby grounds in Kandy and Racecourse International Rugby Grounds in Colombo. The final was played by Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Navy and the SLN woman ruggerites emerged champions at the encounter recording a comprehensive victory by 41 to 05 points.