By Shamseer Jaleel
The Flyhi Sports Junior Rugby Carnival 2026 is set to bring together more than 900 young rugby players from across Sri Lanka for a day of exciting sevens action at Havelock Park on Saturday, September 12, with matches scheduled to kick off at 8 am.
Organised by the Flyhi Sports Rugby Academy, the tournament is designed to strengthen the grassroots development of rugby in Sri Lanka by providing young players with an opportunity to compete in a professionally organised seven-a-side competition.
The carnival will be contested in five age categories: Under-10, Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 Boys, together with an Under-18 Girls division. Players will compete according to the age eligibility criteria specified by the tournament organisers.
With junior rugby enjoying rapid growth across the island, the event is expected to attract leading school and club academies, offering young talent an ideal platform to display their skills, speed, teamwork and sportsmanship in the shorter and faster version of the game.
Apart from the on-field competition, the carnival will also provide a family-friendly atmosphere with entertainment and activities throughout the day, celebrating the spirit of junior rugby.
