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September 05, 2025

THE stage is set forthe second leg of the 79th Bradby Shield between Trinity College and Royal College which will beheld on 6 September atthe Royal Sports Complex.

- By SHAMSEER JALEEL

Royal hold edge but Trinity no pushover

Kick off of the Senior gameis scheduled at 4.15 p.m. Chief Guest will betthe 1986 Royal skipper Manjula Peirs,

The Bradby Shield encounter, frst played in 1945, remains the most prestigious fixture, Blue Ribbon of schools rugby calendar, drawing generations of old boys and fans together in a festival ofsport and tradition.

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