Sri Lanka’s absence in SAFF to be filled by teams from within or outside region

Since Football Sri Lanka has been banned by FIFA, the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Executive Committee is discussing the participation of another regional team or teams outside the region to fill the gap in the 2023 SAFF Football tournament.

Record Ireland Test score as Stirling, Campher hit tons in Sri Lanka

Ireland posted their highest-ever Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket’s longest format.

South Africa ‘A’ Tour of Sri Lanka 2023

The South Africa ‘A’ team will arrive in Sri Lanka for a three-match One Day Limited Over Series and two four-day games during the month of June 2023.

India recall Rahane for World Test final against Australia

Ajinkya Rahane earned a recall on Tuesday to India’s squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia in June.

Ireland in command

Three fine half centuries by skipper Andy Balbirnie (95), Paul Stirling (74 rtd hurt) and Lorcan Tucker (78 not out) helped Ireland to take command end of day one of the Second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium (GICS) today.

Here and Now steals the show with the RTC Magic Million Cup in N’ Eliya

Here and Now, along with local star jockey L. Ravi Kumar, stole the limelight after thundering their way to win the RTC Magic Million Cup – the main event of the day – at the RTC Magic Million Cup Race Day 2023, held at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya Racecourse on Sunday (23).

Schools Rugby League to kick off in June 2023

Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SSRFA) conducted Under 19 Rugby League will be worked off starting from second week of June 2023 in Colombo and Kandy. There will be 14 teams playing for honors in two groups with Isipathana College playing as the defending champions.

Confident Sri Lanka likely to make changes for second Test

Sri Lanka will face a wounded Ireland team in the second Test starting on Monday (April 24) at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

Sanesh, Tharindu dominate proceedings on day one

An unbeaten 114 inclusive of six boundaries and two sixes by Sanesh Fernando for St. Sebastian’s College and a 73 with nine boundaries by Tharindu Amarasinghe for Prince of Wales were the highlights of the first day’s play in the 73rd Battle of the Golds big match played at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa.

Trinity strongly placed

Trinity College were strongly placed after some poor batting by St. Anthony’s College saw them shot out for a low score of 110 in their 104th Hill Country Battle of the Blues encounter which commenced at Katugastota today.

SLR elections in August, Minister tells AR President

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has assured Asia Rugby President Qais Al-Dhalai that steps will be taken to restore the administration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) by holding elections in the first week of August.

Antonians hold slight edge

St. Anthony’s College will host Trinity College in their 104th Battle of the Blues Hill Capital on April 21 and 22 at Katugastota.

104th Battle of the Blues Hill Capital Antonians hold slight edge

St. Anthony’s College will host Trinity College in their 104th Battle of the Blues Hill Capital on April 21 and 22 at Katugastota. This encounter is played for the John Halangoda Trophy. Taking

Sri Lanka wipe out wilting Ireland in first Test

Ten wickets in the match from Prabath Jayasuriya helped Sri Lanka thrash Ireland by an innings and 280 runs on Tuesday, in one of the biggest winning margins in Test history.

Headline: Victory at High Altitude: Another Ace Clinches RTC Governor’s Cup in Nuwara Eliya

In an electrifying race held at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya racecourse, Another Ace emerged victorious in the RTC Governor’s Cup at the RTC Governor’s Cup Race Day 2023 powered by Nippon Paint.

Sri Lanka Rugby reinstated by Asia Rugby

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has had its membership with Asian Rugby (AR) reinstated after Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe withdrew a gazette that had temporarily suspended SLR.

Sri Lanka barred from Olympic and U23 Asian Cup football qualifiers

Sri Lanka will be barred from taking part in the qualification matches for the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, 2024 and the U23 Asian Cup unless Football Sri Lanka (FSL) meets the criteria to have its FIFA ban lifted by May 11.

Minister appoints committee to stabilize SLR

Former national rugby football player Chula Dharmadasa was appointed as Chairman of a Standing Committee to stabilize the administrative structure of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) after Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe dissolved SLR.

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Dissolved

Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has dissolved Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) as per the provisions in the section 32 & 33 of Sports Act No. 25 of 1973. A standing committee is set to be appointed on April 12 at the Sports Ministry premises.

Chamari credits her heroic innings to coach and Falcons team management

Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu hopes to continue her current cricket form, after she won the Player of the Match award at the FairBreak Invitational Tournament in Hong Kong on Tuesday.

Isipathana down St. Peter’s to clinch Schools Rugby 7’s title

Isipathana College, the kings of schools rugby, continued their dominance as they lived upto expectations and added another trophy to their collection when they clinched the Under 19 Schools Rugby 7s title with a comfortable 19 points to 10 win over St. Peter’s Colelge in the Cup final played at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue today.

Six teams end group stage with unbeaten records

St. Peter’s College, Isipathana College, St. Joseph’s College, St. Anthony’s College Katugastota, Dharmaraja College and Kingswood College ended the round-robin stage of the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby 7’s with unbeaten records on the opening day of the tournament, at Havelock Park, today.

Trinity and St. Joseph’s declared joint champions

St. Joseph’s and Trinity were declared joint champions of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ two-day inter-schools cricket tournament after the final, which was played at the Ace Capital CC ground in Narahenpita, ended in a draw today.

BBK Stallions debut in MCA Super Premier League 2023

President of the Jaffna Stallions Cricket Academy Dr. Rajive Nirmalasingham said that the former Lanka Premier League franchise team would be making their debut as BBK Stallions in the Mercantile Cricket Association Super Premier League 2023 tournament which will commence on Saturday (08).

Pawan stars in Dambulla’s double title win

Opener Pawan Ratnayake shone with a fine knock of 62 and was well supported by Sonal Dinusha in Dambulla’s five-wicket win against Jaffna in the final of the National Super League limited over tournament played at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

Sports Minister to seek AG’s advice on FSL report

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe will seek the advice of the Attorney General’s Department and the Special Investigation Unit of the Prevention of Sports Offences on implementing the recommendations and taking further action on the offences highlighted in the report of the committee to investigate administrative and financial issues of the Football Sri Lanka (FSL) between 2012 and 2022.

Sri Lions comes to Sri Lanka

UAE-based sports institute Sri Lions announced the launch of their Sri Lanka branch at a press briefing held at the SSC pavilion Colombo.

New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka in 2nd T20

New Zealand demolished Sri Lanka with a nine-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international to level the series Wednesday, as opener Tim Seifert finished on 79 not out.

Over 30 instances of corruption in the last decade - Sports Minister’s panel to investigate FSL says

The panel appointed to look into administrative and financial issues of the Football Sri Lanka (FSL) between 2012 and 2022 has found over 30 instances of corruption, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said.

Trinity book berth to final in style

Trinity booked the berth to the final of Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A” segment two day cricket tournament in style when they chalked up a comfortable outright win by seven wickets over Maliyadeva College Kurunegala in the semi final encounter concluded at the Ace Capital CC ground in Kirimandala Mawatha today.