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Schools sevens: let the games begin

Last weekend served up the appetizer to the upcoming schools rugby season. And if...
Columns

What makes a coach?

I was at Police Park last week, hoping the star-studded hosts would give the...
Columns

The teary week that was; where did the foreigners go?

After the highs of the a very successful World Cup, rugby fans worldwide were...
Rugby Features

RWC: Winners, losers, and the All Blacks

They say all good things must come to an end. And like a little...
Columns

RWC: The last hurrah

After a tournament filled with many an upset and more than a spot of...
Rugby

RWC: it’s knock-out mode

Nee-how! Greetings from Taipei. After a month’s pool action, this years RWC has already gone...
Rugby World Cup

Pool A’s enthralling triumvirate

Given how many of the tier two nations have made significant strides in improvement...
Rugby Features

Historic opening weekend lights up RWC

The story of how William Webb Ellis gifted rugby union to the world formed the central theme to a glamorous opening ceremony at Twickenham last Friday.

Columns

RWC: of heartbreaks and code hoppers

The World Cup is now literally around the corner, rugby fans are sure to be glued to their television sets as England kick-off proceedings when they meet Fiji at Twickenham on Friday, 18th September.

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Photos – Royal College Panadura vs St. John’s College Panadura – 27th Haritha Maha Satana – Day 1

ThePapare.com |Benito Perera| 03/04/2026 | Editing and re-using images without permission of ThePapare.com will...
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Moose launches “Future Olympians – Road to 2032” to develop Sri Lanka’s next swimming stars

Moose Clothing Company has launched a long-term national sports development initiative titled “Moose Future...
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LIVE – Thurstan College vs Isipathana College – 63rd Battle of the Brothers 2026

Thurstan College, Colombo will face Isipathana College, Colombo in the 63rd Battle of the...
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LIVE – Dharmaraja vs Lumbini – Final – Dialog Schools Rugby Knockouts 2026 – Premier Trophy

Dharmaraja College, Kandy will take on Lumbini College, Colombo in the Dialog Schools Rugby...

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