Hooliganism mucks rugby cradle

Schools rugby in the country was subjected to yet another disgraceful level this time at the culmination of the 2025 season as hooligan spectators flung chairs and smashed some of them in the direction of rival spectators.

Sri Lanka rise to 4th in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

Sri Lanka climbs to 4th in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with 103 rating points, overtaking Pakistan, after a series of dominant performances in their recent outings.

Yevan David becomes first Sri Lankan to race in FIA Formula 3

Eighteen-year-old Yevan David has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan driver to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season?

Liverpool will be confident of defending their Premier League title after a record-breaking summer of recruitment.

Wildcard Mboko beats Osaka for maiden WTA title

Wildcard Victoria Mboko won her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final.

From Sri Lanka to the World

For Dharshana Fernando, badminton was more than a game — it was a calling discovered amid a love for multiple sports.

38 Years. ’One unforgettable team’

Trinity College Kandy becomes unbeaten champions of the Dialog Axiata Schools Rugby League 2025.

Remembering Mr. M.T. Thambapillai – A Pillar of Royal Rugby

As Royal College and S. Thomas’ College meet once again on Saturday, 2nd August, to contest the Michael Gunaratne Trophy, the spotlight also shines on the next generation as the Under-16 teams (earlier 2nd XV then Under 18) compete for the M.T. Thambapillai Trophy.

UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown

Offering a ramp up to the preparations for next year’s Men’s ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the tri-series will be played in the UAE.

Yu, 12, becomes youngest medallist in Worlds history

Chinese schoolgirl Yu Zidi became the youngest swimmer in history to win a medal at the World Aquatics Championships as China claimed bronze in the relay.

Sri Lanka to host LPL in Nov–Dec

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will take place from November 27 to December 23, 2025.

Cricket’s Olympic places decided by continents and play-offs

Qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will be decided based on continents and play-off matches, rather than the top six-ranked sides, says England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson.

Rugby election set to pick up pace

Speculation is mounting over who will be the next head of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) after it was announced that the election of office bearers will be held on September 9.

Rugby swings back into caretaker hands

In yet another move the administration of rugby was passed back into the hands of the stop gap Working Task Force (WTF) this time following objections raised by the Attorney General’s Department over the granting of a court Stay Order sought by the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU).

Joe Root: England’s elegant Test record-breaker

With a single behind point Joe Root climbed above Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, underlining his status as a giant of the sport.

US wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan, one of America’s best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed.

Sri Lanka to tour England for white-ball series in September

Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour England in September 2026 for a white-ball series, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Court holds back rugby’s caretaker

Western Province Rugby Union wins Enjoining Order against Sports Ministry’s Working Task Force.

Russell’s sparkling farewell in vain as Australia sprint to T20 win

Andre Russell struck a sparkling 36 off 15 balls in his final innings before retirement on Tuesday but could not save the West Indies from losing the second Twenty20 international against Australia in Kingston.

Sri Lanka name U-20 rugby Sevens squad

Sri Lanka announced a 15-member squad to contest the Asian Under-20 rugby Sevens in India next month.

World Rugby on the blind side

World Rugby has been caught off guard and have admitted it has not been able to bring to book or identify the culprits who racially abused England’s players during their second Test victory over Argentina in San Juan, the BBC reported.

Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers Association (SLADA) Press - PHOTOS

Four premier racing meets on the 2025 calendar.

England to host next three World Test Championship finals

England will stage the next three World Test Championship finals after the successful hosting of the first three showpiece matches, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday.

Let the Whistle Blow Fair

As the Dialog Schools Rugby League reaches its decisive stages, a controversial issue is quietly simmering beneath the surface — one that threatens the very integrity of the game.

Sri Lanka – Bangladesh 3rd T20I - PHOTOS

Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I match against hosts Sri Lanka.

Hasan duo guides Bangladesh to first T20i series win

Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I matchagainst hosts Sri Lanka.

Joes thrash Sri Sumangala

Jaguars in Joes clothing turned up at the CR & FC for their final fixture of Round 1, injected with shots of “Arrogance”, whose shipment was delayed by a few weeks, possibly owing to the delays in the shipping lines, completely overpowered the opponents during the full seventy minutes of the game, without even giving themselves a break, or cutting the visitors any slack whatsoever, to totally annihilate a much-improved Sri Sumangala unit.

Joes thrash Sri Sumangala

Jaguars in Joes clothing turned up at the CR & FC for their final fixture of Round 1, injected with shots of “Arrogance”, whose shipment was delayed by a few weeks, possibly owing to the delays in the shipping lines, completely overpowered the opponents during the full seventy minutes of the game, without even giving themselves a break, or cutting the visitors any slack whatsoever, to totally annihilate a much-improved Sri Sumangala unit.

Politics and Egos plague Sri Lanka Rugby: Murcott

When Richard Murcott, 42, moved to Germany, he believed his days on the rugby sidelines were behind him. Having previously coached in Sri Lanka and Dubai, the veteran coach was ready to step away from the game and settle into a quieter life — tending to his dogs and leaving the whistle behind. But fate had other plans.

Dasun Shanaka, Karunaratne return for Bangladesh T20Is

Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh, marking the return of former captain Dasun Shanaka and all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne to the national T20 setup.