The Trinity College Principal Fr.Araliya Jayasundara has issued a statement over the incidents that took place last Saturday in the traditional rugby encounter against S.Thomas’ College.
The match ended with the Thomian winning 17-14 despite being 03-14 at half time. The Thomians won after 6 years and after the final whistle was blown, several spectators were restless over the result saying the referee was being unfair. Several parents tried to attack the referee and one girl (who is identified to be the sister of the player who got yellow carded just before the end of match) managed to physically hit the referee.
Following these incidents that is detrimental to the spirit of the game and the values of the College, the Principal of Trinity College issued a statement on the school website.
Message by the Principal
The entire Trinity Family joins me in congratulating S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia on winning the coveted Canon RS de Saram Trophy for 2021. It was so refreshing to see a game of rugby after a lapse of 2 years between the two colleges which share many traditions.
What transpired after the match was appalling and a blatant violation of decency. The Trinity family joins me in unequivocally condemning this act of hooliganism. Whatever the reasons that may have motivated such behaviour, any such attack on any person, especially the match officials can never be justified. May I assure all Trinitians and the sports loving public that Trinity College will continue to strive towards excellence in holding the high standards of discipline and professionalism. As of now, we have initiated a comprehensive review of the event and whoever, directly or indirectly involved in bringing the good name of Trinity and the game of Rugby to disrepute will be dealt with accordingly.
May I express my sincere thanks to Rev. Fr. Mark Billimoria, the Warden of S. Thomas’ and the Staff for their camaraderie and understanding.
I have already communicated to Mr. Dinka Peiris, the President of the Sri Lanka Society of Rugby Football Referees (SLSRFR), that Trinity College whole heartedly condemns this act of violence and will continue to work very closely with the society in the future.
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