Colombo BRC TRC make their mark at the Goa 7s
View(s):Colombo BRC Touch Rugby Club delivered an impressive performance at the Goa Sevens held on November 15 and 16 in Bambolim, Goa with its two teams Colombo Open and Colombo Legends securing the second runners-up and fourth place respectively in the fiercely contested Mixed Touch Rugby category. Featuring 10 mixed teams and 15 men and women contact teams from across India, Bambolim Athletic Stadium brought together a display of strong rugby talent while the Colombo teams outplayed expectations earning the respect of players and spectators.
What makes this achievement outstanding is that BRC Colombo is only eight months old and took on some stiff competition from the likes of the Crocs RFC, Delhi Hurricanes, Magician Foundation and the Kerala Wolfpack to then enter the knockout stage.
Members of both combined teams of Colombo Open and Colombo Legends
Conceptualised by a simple idea to introduce mixed FIT to Sri Lanka as a social game and to encourage more women to participate in sport, the club contains players of diverse age groups from a wide range of sporting backgrounds, rugby veterans and several individuals who had never played FIT-format rugby before. Developing quickly into a social and competitive unit, their performance in Goa was a reflection of athletic skill and the club’s commitment to inclusivity, and teamwork despite life commitments and busy work schedules.
Since inception, BRC Colombo hosted two tournaments in Sri Lanka with participation at the ‘Goa Rugby Sevens’ being its debut international tournament and a milestone for the club. Although narrowly missing the championship, finishing second and fourth is testament to the team’s competitiveness and potential for future international success while being a significant step forward to building momentum, attracting new players, and growing FIT in the country. Their official clothing sponsor, ‘Gordone’ played a key role in supporting Colombo BRC’s journey.