Vidyartha Rugby has named its coaching panel for the 2027 season, with Chanaka Chandimal appointed as Head Coach of the First XV rugby team.
Chanaka played for Vidyartha from 2004 till 2007 and later for the national sevens and XVs for over a decade. He also played for Air Force, Navy, CR, Havies and CH in club rugby for 17 years. He also coached Thurstan and Isipathana at junior level.
He will be supported by Radeesha Senevirathne as Forwards Coach and Samuel Priyadarshana Kumara as Kicking Coach. Upul Weerasinghe will continue as the Team Manager.