The Milo President's Trophy is an annual school knockout u/20 rugby tournament in Sri Lanka.[1] The tournament was first staged in 1985 when it was known as the Premadasa Trophy, named after Ranasinghe Premadasa (the then Prime Minister). The tournament involves the top seven school teams in the Division 1A Group and the winner of the Division 1B Group. In 2007 the tournament was expanded to include the Premier Trophy and in 2008 the Chairman's Trophy, to provide more school teams with the opportunity to compete at the same level.[2]
In 2009 it was renamed as the Milo Trophy after two years it returned to its original name as the Milo President's Trophy.[3]
In 2010 the scheduled final was suspended at the last minute by the authorities due to a court order issued by Isipathana College.[4] The two teams, St. Peter's College and Royal College, however still played albeit as a friendly encounter, with St Peter's College winning 29–27.[5] After two years, the court case was dismissed and the two schools were jointly awarded the Trophy.
The competition in 2016 was essentially only contested by seven teams, with defending champions Science College withdrawing from the tournament due to financial issues, Trinity College deciding not to participate and the 2015 league plate champions St. Joseph's College pulling out due to injuries. D. S. Senanayake College who finished fourth in the league plate and twelfth in the league were scheduled to play due to Trinity College's withdrawal, however, they opted not to compete claiming that they have not had enough time to prepare for the tournament. The final was scheduled to be played on 9 July at the Royal Sports Complex but Isipathana lodged a protest insisting that Royal College would have a home ground advantage. The final was then rescheduled to be played at the Colombo Racecourse on 16 July however Isipathana objected as it would interfere with preparations for the national under-18s tour of Hong Kong.[10] Both sides subsequently agreed to play the final on 13 July, where Isipathana College regained the President's Trophy by defeating Royal College 47–12.[11]Thurstan College collected the Premier Trophy by successfully defeating St. John's College, Nugegoda 15–5, and St. Thomas' College, Matale won the Chairman's Trophy by beating Vidyaloka Maha Vidyalaya, Galle, 57 to nil.[12]
In 2017 the tournament was contested amongst seven schools being Dharmaraja College, Wesley College, St. Joseph's College, Trinity College, St. Peter's College, Isipathana College and St. Anthony's College. The school's league champions, Royal College, pulling out of the event due to injury concerns. The quarterfinals were held at Sugathadasa Stadium between 9 and 11 June 2017. The semi-finals were held on 17 and 18 June at the Colombo Racecourse and the finals were on the 24 June at the same venue. Playing in their first-ever major rugby final St. Joseph's College clinched their maiden Milo President's Trophy by beating Isipathana College by 19–13. The Milo Premier's Trophy was held on 23 June 2017 at Sugathadasa Stadium, where Maliyadeva College defeated Ananda College 22–20. The final for the Chairman's Trophy was held earlier the same day, with St. Anne's College, Kurunegala beating Carey College, Colombo 15–12.
Isipathana College are the most successful schools rugby team having won the knockout tournament a total of ten times, including three wins whilst it was still the Prime Minister's Trophy (1985–95) and have been the runner up twelve times. St. Peter's College has won the trophy eight times (1995, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 where it was joint champions with Royal College, 2018, 2019 and 2023). S Thomas' College are the next most successful school having won the trophy five times (1989, 1990, 1991, 1994 and 2009). Kingswood College has won it four times in (2000, 2003, 2004 and 2005), with Royal College winning it three times (1988, 2002 and 2010 joint champions with St. Peter's College) along with Trinity College (1987, 1993 and 2011). Four teams have won it just once Thurstan College (1998), Wesley College (2013), Science College (2015) and St. Josephs' College (2017). Ananda College have been runners-up four times (1985, 1991, 1992 and 1999) but have yet to win the trophy.
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^Pinnawala, Chathura (20 August 2011). "Presidents Trophy back for rugby knockouts". The Island. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^"Royal and St.Peter's declared joint champions". Daily News. 7 July 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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^Amit, M. Shamil (13 July 2015). "Science Dethrone Isipathana for Historic Title Win". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
^"Lalith Athulathmudali come from behind to take Premier Trophy". The Papare. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
^"STC Matale turns tables with historic Chairman's Trophy Win". The Papare. 13 July 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
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November 01, 2023
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The Milo President s Trophy is an annual school knockout u 20 rugby tournament in Sri Lanka 1 The tournament was first staged in 1985 when it was known as the Premadasa Trophy named after Ranasinghe Premadasa the then Prime Minister The tournament involves the top seven school teams in the Division 1A Group and the winner of the Division 1B Group In 2007 the tournament was expanded to include the Premier Trophy and in 2008 the Chairman s Trophy to provide more school teams with the opportunity to compete at the same level 2 Milo President s TrophySportRugby unionFormerly known asPremadasa TrophyPrime Minister s TrophyInaugural season1985Number of teams8CountrySri Lanka Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association HoldersSt Peter s College 2023 Most titlesIsipathana College 11 titles Related competitionSinger School Rugby LeagueIn 2009 it was renamed as the Milo Trophy after two years it returned to its original name as the Milo President s Trophy 3 In 2010 the scheduled final was suspended at the last minute by the authorities due to a court order issued by Isipathana College 4 The two teams St Peter s College and Royal College however still played albeit as a friendly encounter with St Peter s College winning 29 27 5 After two years the court case was dismissed and the two schools were jointly awarded the Trophy In 2015 it was contested by only six sides Royal College 2015 league champions Isipathana College league runner up Trinity College third seed Science College fourth seed St Peter s College fifth seed and D S Senanayake College after injuries decimated the league s sixth placed finisher St Joseph s College league plate champions Wesley College and plate runner up St Anthony s 6 The President s Trophy was won by Science College for the first time who defeated Isipathana College 21 18 in the final 7 Lalith Athulathmudali College won the Premier Trophy defeating Mahanama College 17 14 8 and in the Chairman s Trophy St Thomas College Matale defeated Carey College Colombo 7 0 in the final 9 The competition in 2016 was essentially only contested by seven teams with defending champions Science College withdrawing from the tournament due to financial issues Trinity College deciding not to participate and the 2015 league plate champions St Joseph s College pulling out due to injuries D S Senanayake College who finished fourth in the league plate and twelfth in the league were scheduled to play due to Trinity College s withdrawal however they opted not to compete claiming that they have not had enough time to prepare for the tournament The final was scheduled to be played on 9 July at the Royal Sports Complex but Isipathana lodged a protest insisting that Royal College would have a home ground advantage The final was then rescheduled to be played at the Colombo Racecourse on 16 July however Isipathana objected as it would interfere with preparations for the national under 18s tour of Hong Kong 10 Both sides subsequently agreed to play the final on 13 July where Isipathana College regained the President s Trophy by defeating Royal College 47 12 11 Thurstan College collected the Premier Trophy by successfully defeating St John s College Nugegoda 15 5 and St Thomas College Matale won the Chairman s Trophy by beating Vidyaloka Maha Vidyalaya Galle 57 to nil 12 In 2017 the tournament was contested amongst seven schools being Dharmaraja College Wesley College St Joseph s College Trinity College St Peter s College Isipathana College and St Anthony s College The school s league champions Royal College pulling out of the event due to injury concerns The quarterfinals were held at Sugathadasa Stadium between 9 and 11 June 2017 The semi finals were held on 17 and 18 June at the Colombo Racecourse and the finals were on the 24 June at the same venue Playing in their first ever major rugby final St Joseph s College clinched their maiden Milo President s Trophy by beating Isipathana College by 19 13 The Milo Premier s Trophy was held on 23 June 2017 at Sugathadasa Stadium where Maliyadeva College defeated Ananda College 22 20 The final for the Chairman s Trophy was held earlier the same day with St Anne s College Kurunegala beating Carey College Colombo 15 12 Past winners editYear Winner Runner up1985 Isipathana College Ananda College1986 Isipathana College Royal College1987 Trinity College Isipathana College1988 Royal College Isipathana College1989 S Thomas College Isipathana College1990 S Thomas College Isipathana College1991 S Thomas College Ananda College1992 Isipathana College Ananda College1993 Trinity College Isipathana College1994 S Thomas College St Peter s College1995 St Peter s College Isipathana College1996 Isipathana College St Peter s College1997 Isipathana College Thurstan College1998 Thurstan College Isipathana College1999 Isipathana College Ananda College2000 Kingswood College S Thomas College2001 Isipathana College St Peter s College2002 Royal College Wesley College2003 Kingswood College S Thomas College2004 Kingswood College Wesley College2005 Kingswood College St Peter s College2006 St Peter s College Kingswood College2007 St Peter s College Isipathana College2008 St Peter s College Isipathana College2009 S Thomas College Isipathana College2010 Royal College St Peter s College2011 Trinity College Isipathana College2012 Isipathana College Trinity College2013 Wesley College Trinity College2014 Isipathana College Royal College2015 Science College Isipathana College2016 Isipathana College Royal College2017 St Josephs College Isipathana College2018 St Peter s College St Joseph s College2019 St Peter s College Wesley College2022 Isipathana College St Joseph s College2023 St Peter s College Isipathana CollegeTotal wins editIsipathana College are the most successful schools rugby team having won the knockout tournament a total of ten times including three wins whilst it was still the Prime Minister s Trophy 1985 95 and have been the runner up twelve times St Peter s College has won the trophy eight times 1995 2006 2007 2008 2010 where it was joint champions with Royal College 2018 2019 and 2023 S Thomas College are the next most successful school having won the trophy five times 1989 1990 1991 1994 and 2009 Kingswood College has won it four times in 2000 2003 2004 and 2005 with Royal College winning it three times 1988 2002 and 2010 joint champions with St Peter s College along with Trinity College 1987 1993 and 2011 Four teams have won it just once Thurstan College 1998 Wesley College 2013 Science College 2015 and St Josephs College 2017 Ananda College have been runners up four times 1985 1991 1992 and 1999 but have yet to win the trophy School Wins YearIsipathana College 11 1985 1986 1992 1996 1997 1999 2001 2012 2014 2016 2022St Peter s College 8 1995 2006 2007 2008 2010 2018 2019 2023S Thomas College 5 1989 1990 1991 1994 2009Kingswood College 4 2000 2003 2004 2005Trinity College 3 1987 1993 2011Royal College 3 1988 2002 2010 Thurstan College 1 1998Wesley College 1 2013Science College 1 2015St Josephs College 1 2017 SharedReferences edit Amit M Shamil 5 July 2015 Milo Schools President s Trophy Knockout Sunday Times Retrieved 21 October 2015 Top Six Schools Teams Gear For Rugby Knockout The Sunday Leader 28 June 2015 Retrieved 27 October 2015 Pinnawala Chathura 20 August 2011 Presidents Trophy back for rugby knockouts The Island Retrieved 26 October 2015 Royal and St Peter s declared joint champions Daily News 7 July 2012 Retrieved 22 October 2015 President s Trophy final not played on Court order Daily News 24 July 2010 Retrieved 26 October 2015 Milo President s Trophy Knockout Tournament Six teams in the fray Ceylon Today 25 June 2015 Retrieved 22 October 2015 Amit M Shamil 13 July 2015 Science Dethrone Isipathana for Historic Title Win Daily Mirror Retrieved 21 October 2015 Lalith Athulathmudali come from behind to take Premier Trophy The Papare 14 July 2015 Retrieved 23 October 2015 STC Matale turns tables with historic Chairman s Trophy Win The Papare 13 July 2015 Retrieved 23 October 2015 President s Trophy final rescheduled The Island 9 July 2016 Retrieved 14 July 2016 Hameed Hisham 13 July 2016 The Undisputed Kings of Schools Rugby The Papare Retrieved 14 July 2016 Milo Inter Schools knockout rugby final Thurstan edges out St John s Nugegoda for Premier Trophy Daily News 11 July 2016 Retrieved 14 July 2016 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Milo President 27s Trophy Knockout Tournament amp oldid 1182020506, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
