Date: 12th of July 2026
Time: 3.00 PM
Venue: University of Colombo Grounds
The University of Colombo delivered a commanding performance to begin their Inter University Rugby Championship 2026 campaign with an emphatic 73–00 victory over the University of Vavuniya at the University of Colombo Grounds on 12th of July 2026.
From the opening whistle, Colombo controlled possession and territory, applying relentless pressure through powerful forward play and quick attacking movements. Their disciplined defense denied Vavuniya any scoring opportunities throughout the match, while their clinical finishing resulted in a dominant first-half lead of 35–00.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with the University of Colombo maintaining their intensity and adding further tries through well-executed team play. Accurate conversions and consistent attacking pressure saw the home side extend their lead to 73–00, securing one of the most convincing victories of the tournament so far.
Full-Time Score:
University of Colombo – 73
University of Vavuniya – 00
Result: University of Colombo won the match by 73–00.
