Wesley gun down Royal in intense clash
In a pulsating game of school rugby played with fierce intensity and high stakes, Wesley College held their nerve to clinch a thrilling 24-17 victory over Royal College, keeping their title hopes alive. The game, marked by moments of brilliance, costly errors, and a flurry of penalties, swung back and forth before Wesley ultimately sealed [...]
Court set to rule on legality of SLR Task Force after WPRFU challenge
Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Vithana, who had earlier issued an enjoining order halting the operations of the Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Working Task Force, is expected to deliver his ruling on Monday following the conclusion of submissions by all parties on Friday. On Wednesday (23), the Judge issued a temporary order restraining the Working [...]
Clinical Trinity subdue Isipathana in fiery game
Trinity College produced a clinical and courageous performance to overpower Isipathana College by 32-10 in a fiery Cup Segment clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 at Pallekele yesterday. With this superior win, Trinity remains as the only unbeaten team in the competition, continuing their impressive run under head coach Fazil Marija. They led [...]
Thomian grit prevail over avenging Peterites
S. Thomas’ College pulled off a stunning second-half fightback to defeat St. Peter’s College 28-26 and lift the prestigious Archibald Perera Memorial Trophy in a dramatic Cup Segment clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 at Mt. Lavinia yesterday. The Thomians scored four converted tries to make 28 points, while the Peterites scored four [...]
SLR power struggle further deepens with more legal disputes
The power struggle within Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has taken another dramatic legal turn, as the Court of Appeal has been moved to consider contempt of court proceedings against Kavinda Ruwan Jayasena, President of the Central Province Rugby Football Union. The application, filed by the Attorney General under the Contempt of Court, Tribunal or Institution [...]
Josephians clinch bonus-point win to outclass Zahira
St. Joseph’s College starved off a potential comeback with a clinical display that earned them a 29-15 win over Zahira College in a Plate Segment game of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025, played at Longdon Place yesterday. Securing a crucial bonus-point victory, the Josephians finished with a tally of five tries and two conversions, [...]
St. Anthony’s tame Vidyartha
St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota secured their third consecutive victory in the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025, defeating hometown rivals Vidyartha College 48-31 in their Bowl Segment clash at Nittawela yesterday. St Anthony’s led 31-14 at halftime. The match started with an early try from Antonian hooker Avan Ekanayake, converted by skipper Omitha Dissanayake, giving them [...]
31-all draw between Mahanama and Science
Minnows Mahanama College and Science College settled in to a sizzling 31-all draw in a Bowl Segment game of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday. In a game where both teams were locked on equal terms for more than a half of the full duration, both Mahanama and Science raked [...]
Root has no interest in Tendulkar run-record hype
Manchester, United Kingdom, AFP: Joe Root has insisted helping England win games rather than surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket’s all-time leading run-scorer remains his primary motivation after moving into second place in the standings. Root leapfrogged three greats of the game during his magnificent 150 in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford [...]
Asia Cup 2025 confirmed; set for UAE from Sept 9 to 28
The 2025 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup will take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi confirmed via social media on Saturday. Initially delayed due to diplomatic tensions and commercial negotiations, the green light finally came after India secured government clearance. This marks a notable [...]
Distinct flashback on previous successes and line in with evolution
Sri Lanka Cricket’s Vice President, Jayantha Dharmadasa, recently claimed that “no other country matches the talent we have.” It’s a bold statement—especially after a 2-1 series defeat to Bangladesh, a team Sri Lanka once beat comfortably. According to Mr. Dharmadasa, the main reason for the loss wasn’t poor planning, inconsistent selection, or lack of preparation. [...]
Football Federation’s failings laid bare by U-20 Women’s team collapse
While the national men’s senior team—comprising mostly foreign-based professional players with Sri Lankan roots—has performed decently at global level, the national Under-20 girls’ football team appears to be heading in a different direction. Improving their status in the FIFA World Rankings, the senior men’s team has managed to climb four places, from 200 to 196, [...]
Dialog power President’s Gold Cup 2025
Marking two decades of steadfast support for Sri Lanka’s national sport, Dialog Axiata PLC will proudly commence the 2025 edition of the Dialog President’s Gold Cup Volleyball Tournament on August 16, beginning with the Western Province competitions. Driven by a strong vision to empower youth through sport, the tournament provides a platform for Under-25 volleyball [...]
Classic Car Club of Ceylon hold AGM
The Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) held its Annual General Meeting on June 24 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, marking the close of yet another vibrant and successful year for the club. The past year saw a host of memorable events including the Heritage Drive, Classic Christmas, and British Car Day, reflecting the club’s [...]
Vidyartha principal ordered by court to issue NOC
The Court of Appeal this week ordered the Principal of Vidyartha College, Kandy, to issue a No Objection Letter enabling a student to represent Kingswood College in rugby and other sports. The order marks a significant victory for Kalubandanage Rushith Thamodya Sarath Kumara, a talented young sportsman at the heart of a controversial school transfer [...]
St. Joseph’s and Lyceum Wattala clinch National Pentathlon Swimming titles
St. Joseph’s College and Lyceum International School, Wattala swam their hearts out and reaped the rewards, walking away with the Boys’ and Girls’ Overall Championships at the Sri Lanka Pentathlon Swimming Championship concluded last weekend at the Air Force Pool Complex in Ratmalana. St. Joseph’s left no lane unturned, topping the boys’ scoreboard with a [...]
Mahadula Kumari clinches gold for Sri Lanka at World Taekwondo Hanmadang
In a powerful display of skill, dedication, and national pride, Mahadula Kumari brought home a gold medal for Sri Lanka at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2025, held from July 17 to 19 at the prestigious Anaheim Convention Centre in California, USA. Competing in the Under-40kg Female Black Belt Individual Traditional Forms category, Mahadula outperformed athletes [...]
McLarens partner with CA&FC to bring AC Milan Academy to Sri Lanka
Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s sports development journey, McLarens Group partnered with Colombo Athletic and Football Club (CA&FC), in collaboration with the global brand 3M. This collaboration marks a new era in Sri Lankan football, supported by top-tier knowledge of the globally renowned AC Milan academy and internationally renowned brands, in addition to [...]
Lyceum Nugegoda clinch TISSL U-15 Girls’ Basketball title, while Boys emerge runners-up
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda stamped their authority on the court as they clinched the Girls’ Championship title at the TISSL Under-15 Basketball Tournament. In a thrilling final encounter, the Lyceum Nugegoda girls delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lyceum Wattala and secure the coveted trophy. Throughout the tournament, the Nugegoda team displayed remarkable consistency, overcoming [...]
Coach Fernando completes highly successful coaching tour
Renowned Canadian badminton coach, Dharshana Fernando concluded a highly successful six-nation coaching tour, spreading his expertise across the globe. The tour took him to Dubai, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, where he worked with national teams, junior players, and club level athletes. “I’m blessed to travel the world for badminton, a sport I’m [...]