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Rugby in 20th Century Sri Lanka & Havelocks Sports Club 2023 – by Joe Paiva   I spent some time at both CR & FC & Havelocks Club room recently. Anecdotal information indicates  Club rugby is on the slow decline. While School & College Rugby has a greater appeal and following in the wider community.  Club rugby is highly commercialised and players are chasing money. Hopping clubs from time to time. The loyalty, passion and tradition no longer exists. Unlike the 40s 50s, & 60s  In the 50s and 60s players purchased their boots and  attire. Not any more The clubs during the weekends and public holidays switches into unofficial Pub, Sports bar  ( Watering Hole ) for members only. Sadly the Clifford Cup has lost its luster Note, the humble brown timber caravan, on wheels, the original club rooms in 1930/40s. I presume. Havelocks in terms of facilities pales ...