All Blacks Hansen unruffled by breakdown ’cheats’ call

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf turned media pundit Stuart Barnes, who described the world champions as “cynical cheats” at the breakdown in a British newspaper.

Wales among seven World Cup contenders: Gatland

Warren Gatland says Wales are among seven teams who have a genuine chance of winning the Rugby World Cup after naming his 31-man squad for the tournament on Sunday.

’Slap in the face’ before facing World Cup ’contenders’ for Italy: Budd

Experienced Italy lock Dean Budd said facing England on Friday in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up Test will be a massive ask after last week’s “slap in the face” defeat to France.

Grandhomme, Taylor guide NZ to victory

Colin Grandhomme and Ross Taylor guided New Zealand to a thrilling five-wicket win with three balls to spare in the first of three T20 Internationals played at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy today (01).

Trinity regains Under-14 Rugby Title

Trinity College regained the Milo Inter-Schools Under-14, 10-A-Side Rugby Title when they defeated Isipathana College 10-5 during extra time in a thrilling Cup Championship final encounter played at the Royal College Sports Complex in Reid Avenue today (01).

Sports Associations need to act on gazette, says Harin

Minister of Sports Harin Fernando last week issued a gazette notification that will bar individuals with direct or indirect links with gambling firms from holding positions within any sports association.

Rohitha becomes the youngest rugby educator in Sri Lanka

CH&FC Captain Rohitha Rajapaksa passed as the youngest Rugby Educator at the World Rugby Training and Education courses conducted by Sri Lanka Rugby from August 8 to 20, 2019.

Buwaneka, Thilini win singles crowns at NCP Open

Two of Sri Lanka’s most promising shuttlers, Buwaneka Goonethilleka and Thilini Hendahewa, emerged singles champions while Sachin Dias and Dilmi Dias made highlights, at the North Central Province (NCP) Open Badminton Tournament in Anuradhapura recently.

18th Gajaba Supercross flags off on September 1

The much looked forward to motor racing event in the North Central Province, the Gajaba Super Cross, conducted by the Gajaba Regiment with support from the Sri Lanka Auto Sport Drivers Association (SLADA) is scheduled to speed off on September 1 at the Saliyapura motor racing track in Anuradhapura.

Sri Lanka sinks to an innings defeat

New Zealand rattled through the Sri Lankan batting line-up to win the second Test by an innings and 65 runs at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo yesterday (26).

Simplicity main reason for Boult’s success – Jurgenson

By keeping things simple New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult has come to thrives in all-conditions across all formats, the team’s Bowling Coach Shane Jurgensen said today (23).

Kiwi quicks take 4 as rain strikes again

New Zealand’s fast bowlers made the most of favourable conditions to place Sri Lanka in a tricky position on day two of the second test match of the series.

Musaeus-Gateway Netball Big Match on September 7

The Second Annual Netball Big Match between Musaeus College and Gateway College, Colombo will be held on September 7 at the Gateway College Courts in Ratmalana.

Those with betting interest to be barred from SLC

Minister of Sports Harin Fernando today (22) signed the Gazette notification which would bare individuals involved in gambling firms from being associated with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Karunaratne remains firm on rain-hit first day

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne stroked a watchful unbeaten 49 as Sri Lanka went into stumps on 85 for the loss of two wickets on a rain-hit opening day to the second Test match against New Zealand at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo today (22).

Dr. Narendra Pinto writes

Regarding an article titled “Wilwara left with horrific burns after Nawaloka surgery” published in the Daily Mirror on August 13, 2019, Dr. Narendra Pinto, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, states the following:

Army BC, MAS Unichela BC pugilists dominate proceedings

Army Boxing Club and MAS Unichela Boxing Club pugilists dominated proceedings in the Men’s and Women’s catagories respectively of the Layton Cup Boxing Championship which concluded at Royal MAS Boxing Arena recently.

Wesley to felicitate Rugby Squad

The Principal and Rugby Committee of Wesley College will felicitate their rugby players, who have done their alma mater proud and raised its flag high in the recently concluded rugby season, at a get-together to be held at the Cinnamon Grand on August 30 from 7:00 p.m. onwards.

Sri Lanka’s target is Gold at SAG Archery but India and Bangladesh are a big challenge

The Sri Lanka Archery Association has targeted a 16 member squad for the South Asian Games (SAG) in December in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Sharmal retains men’s national title

Defending champion Sharmal Dissanayake retained the Men’s Singles title at the 104th National Tennis Championships with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 win over Heera Ashiq in the final played at the SLTA Courts in Green Path, Colombo on Sunday.

Amila, Nilani star at 97th National Athletics Championships

Amila Jayasiri of and Nilani Ratnayake both from Army won the Men’s and Women’s Best Athlete Award respectively at the 97th National Athletics Championships which concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka 1-0 lead

Dimuth Karunaratne’s ninth Test century set Sri Lanka on their way to a record-breaking six-wicket win against New Zealand at the Galle Stadium on Sunday, handing the hosts an unassailable lead in their first series in the Test World Championship.

Defending champs St. Peter’s retain title

Defending champions St. Peter’s College retained the Singer Inter-Schools Under-18 Sevens Rugby title with a thrilling 12-7 win over a gusty Science College Mount Lavinia outfit in the Cup Championship final played at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue on Sunday.

National Athletics Meet from tomorrow

The 97th National Athletics Championships conducted by the Athletics Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) is scheduled to be held from August 16 to 18 at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Rain looms large as SL, NZ open Test Championship campaigns

Amidst an ever-present threat of rain, Sri Lanka and New Zealand open their World Test Championship campaigns at the Galle International Stadium today, each having their own reasons for optimism for an early series lead.

Wilwara left with horrific burns after Nawaloka surgery

Sri Lanka 7’s rugby star Anurudda Wilwara has been left with some horrific burns after a surgery carried out by Dr. Narendra Pinto at Nawaloka Hospital.

Pathana clinch U-16 Rugby Title

Isipathana College clinched the Milo Inter-Schools Under-16, 10-A-Side Rugby Tournament when they beat the defending champions Wesley College 29-0 in the Cup Championship final played at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

SAG Boxing Final Selections from August 13 to 17

The Sri Lanka Amateur Boxing Association has established a 21 member (men and women) National Boxing Pool targeting the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) to be held from December 1 to 10 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Tough task for defending champs Wesley College

Wesley College will be all out to defend their title at the Milo All Island Under-16 ten-a-side rugby tournament which will take place today (August 9) at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium, Pallekelle and the Bogambara Stadium. The second day’s action (August 10) will take place at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

Sri Lanka to send 605 athletes for SAG

A contingent of 605 athletes will take part in the South Asian Games (SAG), scheduled to take place from December 1 to 10. The total number of officials for the event has not been finalised as yet which could be around 200 to 250.