Galle wins Caltex Ruhunu 7s

Galle RFC won the Cup category beating the formidable Old Alousius RFC by 10 points (2 tries) to nil at the Caltex Ruhunu Rugby 7's at Kandawatte, Galle last week.

The tournament was sponsored for the first time by Caltex Lubricants Lanka Limited and 16 teams from the Southern Province competed.

Managing Director/CEO of Caltex, Kishu Gomes, said that his establishment is committed to develop sports in the country and have been doing so for the past 10 years. They have supported rugby for the past six years and have signed up with the SLRFU until 2010. Caltex have dedicated themselves to help with the rural penetration of rugby.

Unawatuna RFC won the Plate beating St. Anthony's RFC 15-10, Old Vidyaloka RFC won the Bowl beating Baddegama RFC 25-0, while Old Thomians (Matara) won the Shield beating Devapathiraja RFC 17-12.

The chief guest was the General Manager (Sales and Marketing) of Caltex, Imal Fonseka.

(L.G.)