Foreign referees to officiate at Mercantile Rugby Sevens

Foreign referees will officiate at the 54th annual Mercantile Rugby Sevens Tournament, to be held on November 13 and 14 at the CR and FC Grounds in Longden Place.

The Mercantile Rugby Football Association has introduced international referees to raise the standard of officiating, with two referees from the United Kingdom joining the local panel for this year’s tournament.

More than 30 corporate teams are expected to compete in one of Sri Lanka’s longest-running rugby tournaments.

The event is also expected to feature several of the country’s leading players, including national-level rugby players, ensuring a high standard of competition.

Teams will compete across four divisions, i.e., Shield, Bowl, Plate and Cup.

Matches are expected to be played under lights, adding to the atmosphere of the two-day tournament.