CH & FC account for Plate Trophy

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By Shamseer Jaleel

CH & FC won the Plate segment of the 2024/2025 Inter-Club Rugby League 2024/2025, securing overall fifth place after a good season.

Under the leadership of Janidu Dilshan, CH & FC displayed good team work, combining well with their mobile forwards and speedy three-quarter line, finishing with 39 points after winning six of their 12 matches.

Their attacking power was evident, as they racked up 388 points while conceding 290, showing that their defence was not up to a good mark. Sadly, they lost out many games which could have easily gone in their favour. Mostly, they started late in the initial half to score and in the end ran out of time.

Coached by the experienced Sanath Martis, CH & FC benefitted from the tactical expertise of assistant coaches Lakala Perera and Rohitha Rajapakse. Their structured approach and emphasis on disciplined play helped CH maintain consistency and secure key victories in a competitive Plate segment. This win will not satisfy the CH Management though, as they are a team deserving to be in the Cup segment but just missed out in the end.

The team’s ability to recover from setbacks and maintain their momentum in crucial matches was a testament to their strong squad depth and leadership. The Plate Trophy win serves as a significant milestone for CH & FC, reinforcing their status as a formidable force in Sri Lanka club rugby.

With the League phase now concluded, CH & FC will shift their focus to the Clifford Cup knockout tournament, where they are set to face Air Force SC in the quarter-final away at Ratmalana.

CH & FC will look to build on their Plate Trophy success and carry their winning momentum into the knockout stage. With their attacking flair and solid defensive structure, they will aim for a deep run in the Clifford Cup and a potential shot at a better finish.

CH squad

Janidu Dilshan (Capt.), Dhanushka Malitha, Maliksha Perera, Ravindu Anjula, Nirosh Perera, Deshan Vimukthi, Pasindu Bandara, Charith Silva, Pulasthi Dassanayake, Devinda Rathnayake, Udesh Madushanka, Janith Laksara, Gimhana Silva, Dinesh De Silva, Harsha Maduranga, Chamath Kilan, Janith Chandimal, Ramesh Fernando, Thanuja Maduranga, Kavindu Yasas, Dilhara Ranasinghe, Lahiru Lakshan, Nisal Chamuditha, Hansitha Semal, Anuk Fernando, Chathumina Raajasinghe, Jaeden Koch, Thanuja Dilshan, and Randitha Warnapura

Head Coach: Sanath Martis

Assistant Coaches: Lakala Perera and Rohitha Rajapakse

Trainer: Ransilu Jayathilake

Speed Trainer: Shaanaz de Silva

Team Manager: Udani Edirisinghe

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