{
  "id": 17145949,
  "title": "Sarasavi Uyana College claim victory in inaugural “Singha Denuvange Ran Satana” Girls’ Rugby Big Match",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/sarasavi-uyana-college-claim-victory-in-inaugural-singha-denuvange",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T23:45:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/sarasavi-uyana-college-claim-victory-in-inaugural-singha-denuvange-ran-satana-girls-rugby-big-match/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarasavi Uyana College claimed a commanding 32-10 win over Hemamali Girls’ School in the inaugural “Singha Denuvange Ran Satana” girls’ rugby big match, held at the Bogambara Grounds in Kandy. Representing a new era for schoolgirls’ sports, both sides exhibited remarkable skill and tenacity throughout the tightly contested contest. Hemamali secured the opening try, converted by Chaturika Ranaweera, which was promptly responded to by Tisali Perera of Sarasavi Uyana. The score remained tied at 10-10 at halftime. In the second half, Sarasavi Uyana adopted a bold attacking approach, relentlessly pressuring their opponents. Isanka, Kaumodi, Umasha, and Bimasa scored tries for Sarasavi, with a vital conversion boosting their tally to 32 points. Sarasavi’s defense thwarted Hemamali’s offensive attempts, preventing any additional goals. Isanka Weeraparakrama from Sarasavi was named Best Player of the tournament, while Gayathri Sanganayaka from Hemamali was awarded Rising Star. The host school, Sarasavi Uyana Maha Vidyalaya, was supported by the Sarasavi Uyana Past Pupils’ Sports Association in sponsoring and organizing this inaugural event.",
  "summary": "by S.K. Samaranayake Sarasavi Uyana College secured a resounding 32-10 victory over Hemamali Girls’ School in the inaugural “Singha Denuvange Ran Satana” a 12-a-side girls’ rugby big match held at the Bogambara Grounds in Kandy, introducing a dynamic new chapter to schoolgirls’ sports. Both teams displayed fierce competitiveness and skill from the kickoff, battling through […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}