Category Archives: Rugby

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

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AIR FORCE GROUNDS, Ratmalana, March 27, 2025 (ePRESS) – Plate champions CH and FC produced an excellent performance to crush top-four-ranked Air Force SC 22-10 in the second quarterfinal of the Mastercard Clifford Cup Knockout Rugby Tournament at the Air Force Grounds in Ratmalana. The Maitland Crescent club, ranked fifth in the league, controlled the contest…

Police SC upset CH, keep Plate dream alive

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RACECOURSE, Colombo: (ePRESS) – Police Sports Club kept their hopes alive in the Plate Segment of the Mastercard ‘A’ Division Inter-club League Rugby Tournament with a crucial 25-15 win over table leaders CH and FC at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo. After leading 22-8 at halftime, Police displayed a composed and strong performance to secure the…

Corps hold their nerve to sink sailors 23-20

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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Defending Knockout Champions Police Sports Club registered their first victory of the Mastercard ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament with a narrow 23-20 win over Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club in a nail-biting encounter at Welisara. The hard-fought victory came after a tense battle where Police SC capitalized on precise penalty kicks and gritty…

CR & FC eyes glory with First Capital’s backing

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LONGDEN PLACE, Colombo: (ePRESS) – First Capital Holdings PLC has renewed its Platinum Sponsorship with the defending League Champions Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC) for the 2024/25 rugby season. This marks the second consecutive year of the partnership, which aims to support the growth and development of the sport in the country. The renewed partnership…

Kandy break Havies’ hearts with last-second triumph

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HAVELOCK PARK, Colombo: (ePRESS) – Kandy Sports Club maintained their unbeaten streak in the MasterCard ‘A’ Division League with a dramatic come-from-behind win, defeating Havelock Sports Club 24-20 in a tense Week 4 encounter at Havelock Park yesterday. Trailing 20-10 at halftime, Kandy showed their strength to seize victory in the dying moments of the…

Kandy’s dominance dents CH’s hopes

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RACECOURSE GROUNDS, Colombo: (ePRESS) – Kandy Sports Club, the leaders of the MasterCard ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament, fought off a late challenge from CH and FC to win their Week 3 match 39-28, maintaining their unbeaten record. The match, held at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo, saw Kandy take a commanding 24-7 lead into…

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