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Will CR win their first title after 1998, or will the holders take back their title to Kandy with regular service resuming?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A decisive Weekend lies ahead! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Navy SC vs Army SC at Welisara on the 16th\u00a0of February<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Navy hosts Army with the home team aiming for their first win in the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\n

This season has been torrid for the Navy as nothing has gone their way. Similarly, for Army, it has been challenging even though they managed a couple of wins.<\/p>\n

This will be the last chance for either team to sign off the league with a win, and both teams will be eager to do so, even though there will only be one winner.<\/p>\n

Air Force SC vs Police SC\u00a0at Rathmalana on the 17th\u00a0of\u00a0February<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Air Force takes on the Plate Champions at home as Police seek to put an end to a rather challenging season with a win and the Plate Championship.<\/p>\n

Air Force will not be too pleased. However, if they were offered a finish above the Army at the beginning of the campaign, they undoubtedly would\u2019ve taken it. Having said that, Air Force can only finish in 7th<\/sup>\u00a0place, knowing they are plenty to improve on going into the Knockouts and the next campaign.<\/p>\n

Police, on the other hand, have something to cheer about as they face off against Air Force. They will no doubt aim to win with a young team, proving the opportunity for many new-bees to get a hit out!<\/p>\n

WATCH LIVE \u2013 Air Force SC vs Police SC | Nippon Paint Rugby League 2023\/24<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

CH & FC vs Havelock SC at Royal Complex on the 17th\u00a0of\u00a0February<\/strong><\/div>\n

\"CH<\/p>\n

This is far from a dead rubber as third plays fourth, with their sights set on a third-place finish on the table.<\/p>\n

A Winner takes it all, as both teams are currently tied on 27 points with their final game in hand.<\/p>\n

CH managed to get the better out of Havelocks in the first round, surprisingly, and now the lads in Pink will surely be aiming for revenge.<\/p>\n

Played at an unusual venue for a Club Rugby game, CH will no doubt be aiming to play a tight game.<\/p>\n

Kicking may not be on the cards, but no doubt this will be a thrilling encounter before the main event in the final week.<\/p>\n

WATCH LIVE – CH & FC vs Havelock SC | Nippon Paint Rugby League 2023\/24<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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CR & FC vs Kandy SC at Longdon Place on the 18th\u00a0of\u00a0February<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"CR<\/p>\n

The Main Event! <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Decider! <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is billed to be a mouthwatering clash as it all comes down to this single game. Kandy has had it all their way throughout the years, but now, have the tables turned?<\/p>\n

Only time will answer this question, but if things don\u2019t go the way of the hosts, it will be normal service for the visitors.<\/p>\n

Kandy has gone on to win the League connivingly over the past years. None of the teams has been a match, but things have changed this time around, with CR, CH, Havelock and even the Police giving them a run for their money at Nittawela. Kandy got over the line against all but CR, and now it\u2019s almost time for the return fixture!<\/p>\n

The equation is relatively straightforward for CR & FC! A Win, and the league is theirs. However, if the result goes the other way, then things get complicated.<\/p>\n

CR will no doubt be aiming to field their strongest XV and hoping the likes of Gemunu will be fit to run on the paddock on the 18th<\/sup>. However, with able substitutes, the home side will be raring to go!<\/p>\n

They did it once, and if they are able to do it again, CR will undoubtedly be worth Champions!<\/p>\n

WATCH LIVE – CR & FC vs Kandy SC | Nippon Paint Rugby League 2023\/24<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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