Can anyone stop France in Six Nations show?

Perhaps it was lost in translation, but Fabien Galthie’s declaration that Grand Slam-chasing France “performed reasonably” against Wales should be enough to strike fear into Italy, Scotland and England.

Navin de Silva pockets top prize

Navin de Silva the former Wesley College, cricket captain and Sri Lanka Under-19 skipper showed his supreme class to become the overall winner at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) President’s Prize which took place last weekend at their club course.

Sanga Trophy 2026 Trinity openers rock solid

Trinity College made a bold reply to Nalanda College’s score of 259 in their inter-school Under-19 cricket encounter played for the Mahela-Sanga trophy which commenced at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy yesterday.

Pakistan Minister leaves Premadasa Stadium amid collapse

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi who is also the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board left the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in haste as his team collapsed in their run chase against India in the group stage match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday night, the international media reported.

Negombo and Ragama end campaign on winning note 

Negombo CC and Ragama CC ended the Major Club Tier “B’ three day cricket tournament league campaign by recording outright wins in the irmatches played over the weekend.

Super League and Novices volleyball finals today

The finals of the 2025 Manchee Super League and Novices Volleyball Championships organised by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB), will be held today from 8.00 am at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Kishan guides India to emphatic 61 runs win

Ishan Kishan swashbuckling quick-fire 40 ball knock of 77 paved the way for India to coast to a emphatic 61 runs win over arch rivals Pakistan in Group A and 27th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter played under floodlights at R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 3 Dinara, Junya clinch singles titles

Sri Lanka’s Dinara de Silva and Japan’s Junya Kawamura clinched the Girls’ and Boys’ singles titles of the ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 3 tennis tournament when they came out on top in the two finals played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Havies’ second-half burst floors CH

Havelock SC delivered a devastating second-half performance to overpower CH & FC by 50 points (6 tries, 4 conversions, 3 penalties, 1 drop goal) to 17 points (2 tries, 2 conversions, 1 penalty) in their Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/26 encounter at the Race Course Grounds yesterday.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 USA keep slim hopes alive by beating Namibia

The United States kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup alive with a 31-run against Namibia in Group A.

Mahela–Sanga Challenge Trophy 2026 Trinity and Nalanda gear up for the 46th First XI cricket encounter

Trinity College, Kandy, and Nalanda College, Colombo, are set to clash in the 46th First XI cricket encounter at the Trinity College Ground in Kandy on February 16–17, with the prestigious Mahela–Sanga Challenge Trophy up for grabs in this highly anticipated match.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 West Indies first team into Super Eights

The West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup when they cruised to victory against Nepal by nine wickets yesterday.

Brumbies marks 15 years at 147th Battle of the Blues

The Brumbies Enclosure celebrated its 15th year with the launch of a commemorative T-shirt last week at The Steuart by Citrus, bringing together partners, sponsors, and long-standing supporters, highlighting the relationships and shared history that define the enclosure.

Gateway to host 24th edition of ISAC

Gateway College, a pioneer in international school education in Sri Lanka, is set to host the prestigious Twenty-Fourth International Schools’ Athletics Championship (ISAC 2026) at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Diyagama, on February 21–22, 2026.

Townsend becomes a fan again as Scotland stun England in Six Nations

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said he had become a fan again after a barnstorming 31-20 Calcutta Cup win at Murrayfield on Saturday ended England’s 12-game winning streak.

Final rites of Sri Lanka Olympian Kosala Sahabandu today

The final rites of former Sri Lanka Olympian Kosala Sahabandu will be held today (16) at 4.00 p.m. at the Boralesgamuwa Crematorium.

17th Fazza International Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 Sri Lanka para-athletes shine with five medals

Sri Lanka’s para-athletes delivered an impressive performance at the Fazza International Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing a total of five medals (two gold and three silver) at the meet held in Dubai from February 6–13.

Zimbabwe down Aussies in first upset

Zimbabwe scored an upset win over Australia in their group stage match of the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday.

Ananda’s Nethula and Ovin crack half tons

Half tons by Nethula Edirimanna and Ovin Perera helped Ananda College taking first lease of the wicket to make a score of 258 for 7 declared against Mahinda College who ended day one on 68 for 0 in the Under 19 inter-school

Dinara cruise through to final

Dinara de Silva cruised through to the Singles final of the ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 3 tennis tournament with a convincing two sets to nil win against Haritha Venkatesh in the semifinal encounter played at the SLTA tennis courts in

Police SC stun Air Force SC

Police Sports Club produced a commanding performance to overwhelm Air Force Sports Club by 36 points (6 tries, 3 conversions) to 12 points (2 tries, 1 conversion) at the Air Force Ground in Ratmalana yesterday.

UAE beat Canada in final over

Canada were beaten by the UAE with two balls left after setting their rivals a 151 target in the group stage match of the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup in Delhi, India yesterday.

Ranuda, Nuwanidu steer SSC to 354

A knock of 137 by Ranuda Somaratna and a half ton by skipper Nuwanidu Fernando helped SSC taking first lease of the wicket to make a formidable score of 354 against Moratuwa SC on day one of their Major Club Tier ‘A’ cricket

Music, Helmets, Knives, and Bottles Banned at India–Pakistan Match

Police in Colombo have decided to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on prohibited items that will include musical instruments, helmets, jackets, glass bottles, large travel bags, alcoholic beverages, knives, sharp objects, drones and

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: USA claim a historic first

An all-round performance saw the USA claim a big win over the Netherlands to open their account at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 yesterday. The result saw them clinch what was their first-ever T20I triumph over the Dutch.

ICC urged to review 12th man rules

The International Cricket Council has been urged to review the rules concerning 12th man duties which denied Scott Currie the chance to play for Scotland at the men’s T20 World Cup.

Kandy SC and CR battle for League’s top finish

Defending champions and League table leaders Kandy Sports Club lock horns with second placed CR and FC in the final Super Round encounter of the Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/2026 at Longden Place today with kick off

Jeewantha and Sandamali win golf ranking

Sri Lanka’s top amateurs delivered an exciting finish at the Golf Ranking Tournament concluded at Victoria Golf Resort with Aruna Jeewantha of the Air Force and Nuwara Eliya Panthers showing fine form in the greens to win the event.

IRONMAN contest from Feb 19-22

Colombo is set to host the internationally recognised IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo from February 19 to 22 marking Sri Lanka’s premier endurance sports event and boosting the city’s profile as a global sports and lifestyle destination.

England regret “too careful” against Windies

Captain Harry Brook said England’s batters were “too careful” in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.