Antonian Rugby Carnival on August 17

St. Anthony's College, Kandy (SACK) has remained one of the leading Division 'A' schools in rugby in Sri Lanka over the past few decades since its introduction to the sport in 1956, being firmly placed among the top ten rugby-playing schools in the island and having produced renowned ruggerites who have risen on the world stage such as Priyantha Ekanayake, former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain and President of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union (SLRFU), as well as having contributed significantly to Sri Lankan rugby by outfitting Sri Lanka's national team with talented players.

The brainchild of the Antonians Rugby Trust Fund (ARTF), the tag rugby carnival primarily staged at CR & FC on the 17th of November 2012 was a resounding success with over 2,000 old Antonians, their families and well-wishers attending the event.

The second chapter of the Antonian Rugby Carnival which will take place at CR & FC on the 17th of August 2013 proves to be even more promising as over 3,000 current students, past pupils and their families are expected to be present at the event which will be telecasted live.

The event will incorporate a fun-filled carnival atmosphere catering especially to past students and their families with fun for the whole family including a kids play area, a firework show, a DJ, rollicking papare and a live performance by the popular local band 'Solid' featuring songstress Corin Almeda. The Rugby Carnival is the perfect opportunity for old boys to reconnect and catch up with their old schoolmates and reminisce about their golden school days.

The rugby tournament will consist of two categories, namely the Veterans (over 40 years) and the New Generation (under 40 years).

The event organizers invite rugby enthusiasts and the media to participate in this gala event on the the 17th of August 2013 at the CR & FC grounds in Longden Place.