Asia Rugby Championship

Rusty Sri Lanka subdue gritty India

01 May 2024 - 0     - 1086

Sri Lanka put up a brave effort in two weeks of training as a XV a side outfit to outclass India by 45 points (7 tries, 5 conversions) to 10 points (1 try, 1 conversion, 1 penalty) at the Racecourse ground in Colombo last night.

Kazakhstan edge Qatar in Racecourse thriller

30 Apr 2024 - 0     - 496

Kazakhstan had a great start to the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship opening encounter when they edged out a spirited Qatar outfit by 33 points (five tries and four conversions) to 31 points (one penalty try, three tries, three conversions and one penalty) in a thriller at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship begins tomorrow

29 Apr 2024 - 0     - 725

Colombo is set to witness an exhilarating clash of talents as the Asia Rugby (AR) Division 1 Championship will kick-off at the Racecourse Grounds tomorrow.

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

23 Apr 2024 - 0     - 251

Sri Lanka clinched the third position in the South Asian Kurash Championship held from April 19th to 21st in Cochin, Kerala, India. The championship, which saw participation from five nations, witnessed intense bouts and strategic maneuvers as athletes vied for supremacy in the ancient Central Asian sport.

Peter’s beat Royal to claim championship

21 Apr 2024 - 5     - 1564

St. Peter’s College stamped their class when they beat Royal College 10-5 in the Dialog Schools Rugby Sevens 2024 final, which was worked off at the Royal Sports Complex today.

Sri Lanka star Havishka Perera shines at 39th Rowing Nationals

10 Apr 2024 - 0     - 142

The 39th Sri Lanka Rowing Senior/Intermediate/Junior Nationals, held at the Diyawanna Rowing Center in Batharamulla from April 3rd to April 6th, 2024, witnessed a display of exceptional talent from across the country.

Skipper Gaviru, Malitha run riot at SSC

29 Mar 2024 - 0     - 276

D. S. Senanayake College Skipper Gaviru Senhas and Malitha Perera smothered the Mahanama College bowling attack as they ran riot to help them post a formidable 370 for four on day one of the 18th Battle of the Golds Big Match played at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place today.

Kavindu, Krishan, Vishwa crack half tons

29 Mar 2024 - 0     - 174

Half tons by Kavindu Gayathra, Krishan Eranga and Vishwa Lahiru were the highlights of the first days play in the 72nd Battle of the Golds Big Match between traditional rivals Sri Sumangala College, Panadura and Moratu MV played at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa today.

Shakib Al Hasan returns for second Test against Sri Lanka

26 Mar 2024 - 9     - 2279

Bangladesh make two changes to their 15-member squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

MILO Football Champs 2024 of Kilinochchi-Northern Province

20 Mar 2024 - 0     - 99

The fourth match of the MILO Football Champs 2024 - Northern Province,(under 10 and under 12) was held in the Kilinochchi district over the weekend with the participation of 22 teams, comprising 6 Girls teams and 16 Boys teams.

Rotary Inter-house Sports Meet 2024

19 Mar 2024 - 0     - 75

The Rotary International School Annual Interhouse Sports Meet 2024 was held last week at the National Youth Services Grounds in Maharagama.

Tanzid, Rishad power Bangladesh to series win against Sri Lanka

18 Mar 2024 - 6     - 798

Rishad Hossain played an attacking innings of 48 after substitute Tanzid Hasan Tamim hit 84 off 81 balls Monday, steering Bangladesh to a four-wicket win and a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka.

Kanchana shines in Ananda’s win

18 Mar 2024 - 0     - 89

Kanchana de Livera shone with a match-winning knock in Ananda’s five-wicket win over traditional rivals Nalanda in the 47th Battle of the Maroons limited-over encounter played at the SSC ground yesterday.

Vihas, Dinal, Shanikya guides Thurstan to victory

18 Mar 2024 - 0     - 63

Half-tons by skipper Vihas Thewmika, Dinal Induwara, and Shanikya Deshapriya laid the foundation for Thurstan to record a convincing 99-run win over traditional rivals Isipathana in the 44th Battle of the Brothers limited-over encounter played at the P. Sara Stadium yesterday.

Ishan Kishan Imitates Lasith Malinga’s Bowling Action; Mumbai Indians’ Bowling Coach Amused

15 Mar 2024 - 0     - 652

Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach Lasith Malinga as Ishan Kishan imitates his bowling action ahead of IPL 2024.

Mahagastota Hill Climb on April 6 and 7

14 Mar 2024 - 0     - 372

The Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) announced that the 90th Anniversary of the Mahagastota Hill Climb will take place in Nuwara Eliya on April 6 and 7.

MILO Football Champs 2024 of Vavuniya-Northern Province

13 Mar 2024 - 0     - 96

The third match of the MILO Football Champs 2024 - Northern Province,(under 10 and under 12) was held in the Vavuniya district over the weekend with the participation of 32 teams, comprising 7 Girls’ and 25 Boys’ teams.

Skipper Sineth and Ovina rescue Royal

08 Mar 2024 - 0     - 339

Skipper Sineth Jayawardena and Ovina Ambanpola came to the rescue of Royal College on day two of the 145th Battle of the Blues Big Inter-School Match against the traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College continued at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place.

Sadev, Dineth crack half tons, S. Thomas’ make 297

07 Mar 2024 - 0     - 264

Sadev Soysa and Dineth Goonewardena shone with half centuries as S. Thomas’ College, invited to take first lease of the wicket made 297 runs in their first innings on day one of the 145th Battle of the Blues Inter-School Big Match against the traditional rivals Royal College played at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place today.

MILO Football Champs 2024 of Mullaitivu-Northern Province

05 Mar 2024 - 0     - 103

The second match of the MILO Football Champs 2024 - Northern Province, (under 10 and under 12) were held in the Mullaitivu district over the weekend with the participation of 32 teams, comprising 14 Girls teams and 18 Boys teams.

Match fizzles out to a tame draw

05 Mar 2024 - 0     - 138

The 94th Battle of the Maroons big match between arch rivals Ananda and Nalanda concluded at the SSC ground Sunday fizzled out to a tame draw.

Zahira Centenary Rugby 7s

St. Peter’s emerge Zahira Centenary 7s Champions

03 Mar 2024 - 0     - 1085

Reigning schools rugby league and knockout champions St. Peter’s sounded a warning when they got their 2024 schools rugby season off to an electrifying start as they emerged Cup champions of the Zahira Centenary Rugby 7s tournament after recording a comfortable 17-5 win over Isipathana in the final played at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo today.

Schools Rugby begins with Zahira Centenary 7s

01 Mar 2024 - 0     - 272

The Inter-Schools rugby season will begin with the Zahira College Centenary Rugby Sevens Saturday and Sunday at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Finez joins hands with 145th Royal-Thomian Cricket Encounter

01 Mar 2024 - 0     - 312

Finez Furniture and Interior (Pvt) Limited has partnered with the 145th Royal-Thomian Cricket Encounter, which features the much-anticipated battle between Royal College, Colombo 07 and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, as the “Official Furniture and Interior Design Partner”.

CH in hard-fought win over Army SC

01 Mar 2024 - 0     - 71

CH and FC secured their semi-final spot of the Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament when they beat Army Sports Club by 35 points (five tries, one penalty try and one penalty) to 27 points (four tries, two conversions and one penalty) in the third quarter-final encounter played at Longden Place.

Havelock SC thrash Navy SC 55-5

29 Feb 2024 - 0     - 61

Havelock SC cruised to a resounding 55-5 victory over Navy SC in their Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament second quarter-final match played Havelock Park.

Police edge past Airmen 29-27 in thriller

28 Feb 2024 - 0     - 51

Police SC edged out Air Force SC 29-27 in the Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament first quarter-final encounter played at Longden Place.

Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is

28 Feb 2024 - 0     - 348

Pathum Nissanka will miss Sri Lanka’s upcoming T20I series in Bangladesh due to the hamstring injury that he sustained during the home series against Afghanistan.

Pathum Nissanka felicitated

26 Feb 2024 - 0     - 362

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka, an alumnus of Isipathana College, was honored for his remarkable achievement as the first double centurion in Sri Lanka on the final day of the 61st Battle of the Brothers.

Thurstan, Isipathana - a tame draw

26 Feb 2024 - 0     - 225

The 61st Battle of the Brothers between traditional rivals Thurstan and Isipathana ended in a tame draw at the SSC ground. The highlights of the match were an all-round performance by Thurstan skipper Vihas Thewmika, who made a top score of 77 and bagged six scalps, and a knock of 102 by Tharushka Ashel for Isipathana.