Match results of the day #1 at Bangkok

Young players of the CR / Agoal Rugby Academy, which left Sri Lanka to participate the above tournament, came off with flying colors on the games conducted on the first day.

Academy entered teams in the following age groups U 8, U- 10, U- 12, U-14 and U-16.

Under 8
Aogal 8	vs	Plearn Patana A	15	0
Aogal 8	vs	Plearn Pattana B	0	10
Aogal 8	vs	Bangtathen School	15	0
Under 10
Agoal 10	vs	Hong Kong Union Sandy A	5	0
Agoal 10	vs	Bangkok Lions	5	0
Agoal 10	vs	Prahochwittayayaamintra	20	5
Agoal 10	vs	Honk Kong Sandy B	25	0
Under 12-A
Agoal 12-A	vs	B. Japanese	5	5
Agoal 12-A	vs	Muan Surin School	35	0
Agoal 12-A	vs	Agoal B	5	5
Agoal 12-B
Agoal 12-B	vs	B. Japanese	10	15
Agoal 12-B	vs	Bangkok Lions	0	10
Agoal 12-B	vs	Agaol A	5	5
Under 14-A
Agoal 14-A	vs	Agoal Academy B	12	0
Agoal 14-A	vs	Bangkok Lions	0	5
Agoal 14-A	vs	Samucprakaram School	10	7
Agoal 14-A	vs	Sai N.Y. Muncipal Schhol	10	5
Under 14-B
Agoal 14-B	vs	Agoal A	0	12
Agoal 14-B	vs	Sai N.Y. Muncipal School	15	0
Agoal 14-B	vs	Bangkok Lions	10	7
Agoal 14-B	vs	Samucprakaram School	5	20
Under 16
Agoal 16	vs	Plearn Pattana	20	0
Agoal 16	vs	Princess Chukabhorn College	0	10
Agoal 16	vs	Prengwisuthatibodee School	10	5

Acknowledgements

Agoal Rugby Academy along with its coaches players and the parents would like thank the following for the support extended to make Thailand tour 2010 a success.

- Bangkok Lions RFC for extending us an invitation

- Sponsors and well-wishers for their generous contribution

- President and the Committee of the CR&FC

- Dhammika Heenpella for official photography

- Classic Travels (Pvt) Ltd. for coordinating visa and travel arrangements

- Green Tours & Resorts (Pvt) Ltd. for coordinating accommodation and transport

- Senaka Colombage for coordinating the souvenir

- Kasiru Printers

Message from the Director, CR/Agoal Rugby Academy

The academy which was formed 6 years ago with less than 20 players has grown over the years and today consist of over 125 children training under it’s wings. The academy has received an invitation to participate at the Bangkok Tens tournament to be held in February 2010 and would be embarking on their second overseas assignment since its inception.

Junior Rugby is all about enjoyment, participation and building friendships among young players, where they could learn development skills step by step. Rugby is a very exciting, free flowing game and is valued as a sport for men and women, boys and girls. It builds teamwork, understanding, cooperation and respect for fellow players.

I must thank all players in the Academy for the passion and commitment towards the sport which prompted me in accepting the invitation and also the dedication and hard work put in by the coaches for sacrificing their valuable time, parents for their un stinted support in raising the funds and helping me with the entailed logistical arrangements.

A special thank you is extended to the sponsors and well-wishers for their generous contribution in making this tour a reality. A special word of appreciation to the President of C.R. & F.C. Mr. Jehan CanagaRetna and his Committee for releasing the Club grounds for training purposes and all the encouragement given in taking the Academy to the next level.

I wish all players good luck and an enjoyable tour.

Dilroy Fernando

Brave Hearts

It was 20^th February 2009, A set of young rugby players in the under Ten team from Agoal Rugby Academy, Sri Lanka were warming up for their 1^st ever international rugby match at Patana Grounds Bangkok Thailand.

The tournament conducted by Bangkok Lions RFC was for several age groups from under Eight to Sixteen. When the referee blew the whistle inviting the captains for the toss the under ten lads from Sri Lanka noticed a well built player from the team warming up on the other side of the ground (which they thought it was under 16 for their physical size) coming up for the toss.

Whilst some of the adults at the grounds were sympathizing with the smaller made Sri Lankans the smallest of the Agoal team Diresh Halpe said’ Size does not matter to us let’s play hard, Even if we go to hospital let us win this match.”. One by one, the players in the team were motivated and when they entered the playing field they had built in their minds a strong will power that helped the team to win the match after a tough battle.

With that opening all our Academy junior rugby players played their hearts out. In fact the coaches of other teams called Agoal Academy juniors as ‘BRAVE HEARTS’ from Sri Lanka. And at the end of the tournament all four teams of the ‘Agoal Rugby Academy’ was able to secure four awards (cup and plate championship) in different age groups.

The future of Sri Lanka rugby appears much brighter. The competition at domestic schools rugby tournament is getting more competitive with more schools participating and with the organization of international tours of this nature (for the first time in Sri Lanka for many junior age groups) gives the much needed opportunities to young rugby players to bench mark and of course taste the sweet victories over their International counterparts and build confidence in them. Besides rugby they were able to fathom foreign culture, their life styles, International environment in their own way and display the traditional Sri Lankan warmth, friendship and most importantly the discipline and values which won the hearts of all in the grounds.

This year the Agoal rugby academy will be taking 98 junior rugby players for 2010 international Rugby Football tournament and once again the academy creates history by taking the youngest players who are under 8 years of age.

Whilst appreciating the good work done by Mr Dilroy Fernando the Director of the academy, the committed Coaches and volunteers who assist the academy, we thank all sponsors, advertisers, parents of players and others who rallied round us to take these young players to the international rugby arena for the 2^nd time and I wish they will perform well.

Sarath Fernando

Parent

Junior Teams ready for Bangkok 10s

The junior ruygby teams of CR / Agoal Rugby Academy will be leaving for Thailand on early Friday (19th) to participate in the much anticipated Bangkok Junior International Rugby Tens Tournament 2010, to be held in Patana Stadium, Bangkok.

The coaching staff of the academy headed by Dilroy Fernando has been picked the final teams which consist of about 100 young talented rugby players from various schools in the country.

U8 Team

Seated L - R: Dilesh Elikewela, Seshaan Gardiner (Vice Captain), Philio Calyaneratne (Captain), Viresh Halpe

Standing (Front Row) L - R: Rehan T. Weerasekara, Rahul Iriyagolle, Revan V. Senaratne, Revan J. D. B. Fernando, Lakshan Perera, Muthuka Karawita Standing (Back Row) L – R: Thomas Paul (Coach), Priya Suranga (Coach), Dilroy Fernando (Director, Agoal), D. Nimal (Coach)

Coordinator: Priscilla

U10 Team

Seated L - R: Priya Suranga (Coach), Lennox Calyaneratne (Captain), Dilroy Fernando (Director, Agoal), M. Murshid Doray, Lahin Askey (Vice Captain), Thomas Paul (Coach)

Standing L - R: Danidu B. Herath, Safraz Doray, Malshan Perera, Lankesh Perera, Dulan D. A. Gunawardena, Chathushka M. Silva, Harith V. Thantrige, Kevin L. Samarasekera

Coordinator: Priscilla / Needra

U12-A Team

Seated L - R: M. I. N. Ashraff (Coach), Aerosh Elikawela (Captain), Dilroy Fernando (Director, Agoal), Ashen Fernando (vice Captain), D. Nimal (Coach)

Standing L – R: Stephan Silvaraj, Owin Askey, Yachila Rasangena, Gavin Perera, Kavindu Liyanage, Manjith De Silva, Abinesh Jayarajan, Dylon Wijesooriya, Tharidu Oshade, Udara Lakshan

Coordinator: Rochelle / Punya / Silvereen

U12-B Team

Seated L – R: D. Nimal (Coach), Vedeha Aluvihare (Captain), Dilroy Fernando (Director, Agoal), Dushan Athukorala (Vice Captain), M. I. N. Ashraff (Coach)

Standing L – R: Vishara Shehan, Isharal Dharmasiri, Pavidara Nanayakkara, Frank Olive, Rickzan Doray, Yomini Herath, Udayanaga Nayanajith, Craig Doole, Shimar Rizmi, Joshua De Silva, Kavishka M. G, Diresh Halpe, Joshua Gyi

Coordinator: Rochelle / Punya / Silvereen

U14-A Team

Seated L – R: Lasantha Peiris (Coach), Dulith Fernando (Captain), Dilroy Fernando (Director, Agoal), Avishka Heenpella (Vice Captain), D. Nimal (Coach)

Standing L – R: Shamal Ravihansa, Supun Warnakulasooriya, Krishanth Sivaraj, Ishan Vinod, Shehan Bopearachchi, Umesh Madushan, Mudith Gamage, Shamilka Kurumbalapitiya, Rajith Hettiarachchi, Suchin Dilshan, Tuan Cuncheer, Ishrat Firoz

Coordinator: Sarath / Neluka

U14-B Team

Seated L – R: Lasantha Peiris (Coach), Doray (Captain), Dilroy Fernando (Director, Agoal), Tharindu Liyanage (Vice Captain), D. Nimal (Coach)

Stading L – R: Danuka Dananjaya, Radesh Halpe, Narendra Perera, Chanuka Perera, Esala Herath, Waruna Gayantha, Akesh Jayarajan, Yasidu Dulshan, Buddima Nanayakara, Charith Kariyawasun, Bhumindra Disanayaka, Muaaz Rafeek

Coordinator: Sarath / Neluka

U16 Team

Seated L – R: Niraj Gunasinghe, D. NImal (Coach), Nilakshan Ratwatte (Vice Captain), Dilroy Fernando (Director, Agoal), Oshada Rathnaweera (Captain), A. C. Tennekoon (Coach), Dhanushka Boteju (Coach), Sahan Ferdinando

Standing L-R: Frank Donald, Sujan Kavinda, Rangika Lakshan, Udesh Udawatte, D. L. Thilakaratne, Nishmitha Peiris, Bhanuka Dilshan, R. Pilapitiya, R. Paranagama, Ryan Alwis, Dasitha Dahanayake, T. N. Weerakkody, Janith Rambukkanage, Pasindu Perera, Ashenka Hemarathne

Coordinator: Peter / Asitha