COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – The Sri Lanka Under-18 rugby team, known as the Junior Tuskers, led by Vishenka Silva of St. Peter’s College, returned home after securing a bronze medal at the Asian Rugby Emirates Under-18 Sevens Rugby Tournament in Malaysia. This marks Sri Lanka’s first podium finish at the event in eight years and their first…
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Ex-rugby chief Rizly Illyas demands justice as allegations of mismanagement rock Sri Lanka Rugby
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Former Sri Lanka Rugby President Rizly Illyas has launched a strong attack on the current state of rugby in the country, claiming that the truth must be revealed to millions of fans, players, management, and sponsors. In a bold statement, he declared, “Now is the time to set rugby right.” Illyas raised serious…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Former Sri Lanka Rugby President Rizly Illyas has launched a scathing attack on Asia Rugby President Qais Abdullah Al Dhalai and Asian Rugby Chairman of Tournament Committee Asanga Seneviratne, blaming them for Sri Lanka’s missed opportunity at the Asia Rugby Emirates Under-18 Sevens Rugby Tournament, which concluded in Malaysia on Sunday. In…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Isipathana College, runners-up in the league, fought through tense moments to secure a dramatic 25-20 victory over a determined S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia in the semi-final of the Dialog President’s Trophy Knockout Tournament. The match, held at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue, saw the scores tied at 20-all at full…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Royal College and Trinity College, who finished third and fourth respectively in the Dialog ‘A’ Division Schools League Rugby Tournament, have withdrawn from the upcoming President’s Trophy Dialog ‘A’ Division League Knockout Rugby Tournament, which is set to begin on August 31 and September 1. The decision comes as both teams prepare for…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – In what was the most enthralling league match of the season, Isipathana College, known as the “Green Machine,” edged out last year’s runner-up, Royal College, by a nail-biting 19-18 victory to reclaim the Major Milroy Fernando Memorial Trophy. The Super Round match of the Dialog ‘A’ Division Schools League Tournament was played yesterday…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Former Trinity College and CR and FC Number Eight, Tikiri Ellepola, was re-elected as President of the Ceylonese Rugby and Football Club (CR and FC) at their 95th Annual General Meeting. The meeting took place Thursday at the club house, known as the Home of Rugby, at Longden Place. During his tenure,…
KOLLUPITIYA: (ePRESS) – The Second Youth Rugby Carnival organized by S. Thomas’ Preparatory School is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, at the CR and FC grounds in Colombo. The event will start at 8:30 AM and feature over 500 junior rugby players. A press conference about the event was held at the…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s rugby team, the Tuskers, delivered a stunning victory against Kazakhstan in the Asian Division I Rugby Tournament final at Colombo’s Racecourse Stadium. The Tuskers dominated the game, leading 31-0 at halftime and securing a final score of 45-7. This win propels them to the next level of Asian rugby. With the…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Kazakhstan clinched a thrilling victory in their first knockout match, securing a final spot by edging past Qatar with a tense 33-31 win. The heart-pounding encounter took place at Colombo’s Racecourse Stadium, with Kazakhstan turning the tide after trailing 21-14 at halftime. Both teams displayed intense grit, with Kazakhstan managing to score…