The Bradby Shield Encounter- commonly known as "the bradby" is the blue ribbon of Sri Lanka's school rugby union season. It is played annually between traditional rivals Royal College, Colombo & Trinity College, Kandy. The encounter consists of two legs, one being played at the Royal College sports complex and the other at the Bogambara Stadiuim in kandy. Bradby is the most watched rugby game is Sri Lanka drawing more spectators than inter-club or international fixtures. It is also an important social event of the Sri Lanka's elite.
The Shield- The shield, is a wooden disk decorated with intricate traditional Kandyan metal work. on winning the series, the shield is presented to the winning teams captain at an award ceremony held on the playing field immediately following the end of the second leg. the winning team is then privileged to hand the shield over to their school, where it is kept on display until next year where it will be again up for grabs.
For more information regarding fixtures, results and venues of the 2012 rugby season..click here
The Shield- The shield, is a wooden disk decorated with intricate traditional Kandyan metal work. on winning the series, the shield is presented to the winning teams captain at an award ceremony held on the playing field immediately following the end of the second leg. the winning team is then privileged to hand the shield over to their school, where it is kept on display until next year where it will be again up for grabs.
Thought you'll might be interested in watching this video of both teams in action!
For more information regarding fixtures, results and venues of the 2012 rugby season..click here
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