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Kandurata Umbrellas were debutants in the Bowl championship. The Kandurata ruggerites put up a dashing display of quality rugby at the muddy CR&FC grounds despite the heavy rains that fell on Sunday. Three tries and one conversion added points to the Kandurata Umbrellas’ total. K.D.J. Dananjaya scored two tries while Godfrey White scored the third and made the conversion himself.
On their way to the finals, Kandurata Umbrellas beat Commercial Bank 22-nil in the semi-final.
Commenting on their victory at the maiden appearance in the Bowl championship, skipper of the Kandurata Umbrellas team Shiwanka Eranga said that the hard work and dedication of all team players made this victory possible. “We are truly happy for being able to win the Bowl Championship in our first appearance in the category and the second year at Mercantile Rugby Sevens,” he added.
The tournament dished out some exciting sevens rugby during the weekend and the final day attracted large number of spectators to the ground despite troublesome weather.
The Mercantile Rugby Sevens 2014, the biggest rugby fiesta in the mercantile sector, was conducted by the Mercantile Rugby Football Association (MRFA).
The 44th edition of the tournament saw the participation of 39 teams vying for the Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield Championships. A total of 15 teams were in contest for honours in the Bowl Championship.
