Hiruka Jayanidu emerges as Royal’s game-changer

COLOMBO, May 3 (ePRESS) – Centre Hiruka Jayanidu has emerged as the key figure in Royal College’s push for honours...

Wesley survive early scare to beat gallant Mahanama 36-12

COLOMBO, May 2 (ePRESS) – Wesley College overcame a strong early challenge before pulling away to beat Mahanama College 36-12...

Weigh-in issue puts Lanka–NZ Test under spotlight

COLOMBO, Apr 24 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s Tuskers will take on the touring New Zealand Under-85kg rugby team in the...

Rhino Rugby stays Asia Rugby’s official match ball supplier

DUBAI, UAE, Apr 23 (ePRESS) – Asia Rugby has extended its key partnership with Rhino Rugby as the Official Match...

New Zealand U85kg rugby team arrives for Sri Lanka tour

COLOMBO, April 21, 2026 (ePRESS) — The New Zealand Under-85kg national rugby team arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday (April...

Rampaging Trinity tear Royal apart in one-sided final

COLOMBO, Apr 4 (ePRESS) – Trinity College Kandy ran riot with ball in hand and boot on ball to crush...

CR’s double-winning coach Lewke lands Sri Lanka job

COLOMBO, Mar 9 (ePRESS) – Former Sri Lanka international Dushanth Lewke has been appointed as the Head Coach of the...

Three-time conquerors: CR & FC rewrite season history

LONGDEN PLACE, Colombo, Feb 21 (ePRESS) – The Ceylonese Rugby and Football Club (CR & FC) produced a champion performance...

Shaakib Zumri to lead Isipathana in 2026 Schools Rugby Season

COLOMBO, Feb 5 (ePRESS) – Shaakib Zumri has been appointed captain of the Isipathana College Rugby Team for the 2026 season,...

Western Province Rugby names new president and officials

COLOMBO, February 2 (ePRESS) – The Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) ushered in a new leadership team when Roshan...

CR, Kandy and CH secure cup spots in A Division Rugby League

COLOMBO, Tuesday, January 20 (ePRESS) – League leaders CR & FC, defending champions Kandy SC and CH & FC have...

CR and FC turn on the power to finish First Round on top

LONGDEN PLACE, Colombo, Saturday, January 17 (ePRESS) – League front-runners CR and FC played like a well-oiled machine as they...

New captain, same aim: CR and FC guard top spot under lights

COLOMBO, January 16 (ePRESS) – League leaders CR and FC, strong contenders for this year’s Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-club A...

CR dig deep to edge Kandy in title-shaping clash

NITTAWELA, Kandy, January 11 Sunday (ePRESS) – CR and FC produced a gutsy, backs-to-the-wall performance to stun defending champions and unbeaten...

Knowlton heads five-member Rugby Selection Committee

COLOMBO, January 5, Monday (ePRESS) – Former Sri Lanka centre Kapila Knowlton has been appointed Chairman of the five-member Sri...

CR and FC keep top spot after 33–14 Havelocks victory

COLOMBO, Friday, January 2 (ePRESS) – Table leaders CR and FC laid down a strong marker when they beat traditional...

Sri Lanka Rugby moves to fix referee crisis with major reforms

COLOMBO, December 31, (ePRESS) Sri Lanka Rugby has taken a major step to strengthen match control and player safety by...

Havelocks cash in on chances to outgun Air Force 20–5

HAVELOCK PARK, Colombo, December 19 (ePRESS) – Havelock Sports Club played the percentages and cashed in when it mattered to...

Vantage unveils new era for CR and FC with 2025–26 season deal

LONGDEN PLACE, Colombo, November 15 (ePRESS) – Ceylonese Rugby and Football Club (CR and FC), the historic home of Sri Lankan...

Rajeew Perera keeps the flame burning for Sri Lanka Rugby’s next generation

COLOMBO, October 6 (ePRESS) – Few men have left such a deep mark on Sri Lankan rugby as Rajeew Perera,...

 DSS snatch dramatic 37-36 win to shatter Josephian Plate hopes

LONDEN PLACE, Colombo, August 3, 2025 (ePRESS) – In a jaw-dropping finish that will be remembered for years, DS Senanayake College...

Antonians crush Thurstan to lift Bowl Championship

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, August 1, 2025 (ePRESS) – St Anthony’s College Katugastota produced their best performance of the season to...

Yardley backs iconic Royal-Thomian rugby clash for Michael Gunaratne Trophy

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 30, 2025 (ePRESS) – Yardley, the globally respected fragrance brand, has stepped in as the official sponsor...

Lasindu to carry CR and FC’s torch into new rugby season

LONGDEN PLACE, Colombo, July 15, (ePRESS) – Colombo’s famous CR and FC have named former Science College captain and Sri...

Colombo to play host as Asia Rugby series climaxes

COLOMBO, July 15 – (ePRESS)  – In a landmark announcement for Sri Lankan sport, Asia Rugby has confirmed that Colombo...

Fighting Tuskers show heart, but Kiwis seal series in style

RACECOURE, Colombo, May 10, 2025 (ePRESS) – The gallant Sri Lanka Tuskers gave it their all but fell short once again,...

Sri Lanka on the brink of breaking through

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 19, 2025 (ePRESS) – With the dreams of a nation resting on their shoulders, Sri Lanka’s...

Sri Lanka names 35 for Malaysia Play-Off

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 12, 2024 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka has named a powerful 35-member national rugby squad for the crucial...

CR stand tall in one-point Clifford Cup classic

HAVELOCK PARK, Colombo, April 3, 2025 (ePRESS) – CR and FC survived a nerve-wracking finish to clinch a dramatic 25-24 victory...

CH and FC crush Air Force to keep Clifford Cup dream alive

AIR FORCE GROUNDS, Ratmalana, March 27, 2025 (ePRESS) – Plate champions CH and FC produced an excellent performance to crush top-four-ranked...