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Chan to officiate in Rugby Grand Finals

19 Feb 2026 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

By: Shamseer Jaleel

Feb.19 (Mirror Sports) - International referee Craig Chan who delivered a master class in control and composure, setting true Olympic-level and World Sevens Series standards will blow both the Plate and Cup Grand finals in Sri Lanka.

Chan will first blow the Plate Grand Final between Air Force and Police tomorrow at Ratmalana and a day later at the CR - Kandy SC Cup grand final under lights at Longdon place. With experience from the Paris 2024 Olympics and the HSBC Sevens World Series, Chan brings elite game management and consistency.

Chan has also officiated in a number of Asia Rugby Top 4 encounters and Junior World Rugby Under 19 tournaments.