Legal barriers lifted: Will SLR AGM proceed?
A settlement has been reached among the concerned parties to eliminate the legal barriers that delayed the long-overdue Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections for Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) for nearly a year, according to reliable sources. Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Withana dismissed the injunction that had previously been issued to indefinitely prevent the [...]
Abeysinghe and Warnakulage shatter 42-year-old record
Vice captain Lakvin Abeysinghe and Tharindu Warnakulage dominated the second day of the 118th Battle of the Maroons with record-breaking performances, helping Dharmaraja College establish a commanding position against traditional rivals Kingswood College at Pallekele Stadium. Abeysinghe and teammate Warnakulage both scored identical unbeaten knocks of 203, powering their team from an overnight score of [...]
91st Battle of Saints ends in drab draw
The 91st Battle of the Saints cricket match between traditional rivals St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College ended in an tame draw at the SSC ground yesterday. St. Joseph’s, resuming their innings at the overnight score of 150-3 in reply to St. Peter’s 243, struggled to build momentum despite Yenula Dewthusa’s impressive knock of [...]
Chamuditha shines for St. Servatius
Left-arm spinner Viran Chamuditha shone with a five wicket haul for St. Servatius College against traditional rivals St. Thomas’ College on day two of the 125th Battle of the Blues big match played at the Uyanwatta Stadium in Matara. After St. Servatius posted 169 runs in their first innings before rain stopped play on day [...]
Kegalu Vidyalaya in strong position
Kegalu Vidyalaya gained a valuable 89-run first innings lead against St. Mary’s College at stumps on Day Two of the 43rd Battle of the Gold, their annual three-day Big Match played at the Kegalle Public Ground yesterday. After bowling out St. Mary’s College for just 136 runs in 60.5 overs, Kegalu Vidyalaya batted steadily to [...]
Nisansala hits century in drawn Balapitiya battle
A blistering century by opener Govindu Nisansala was the main highlight as the 36th annual Battle of the Heroes Big Match between Revatha College and Sri Siddhartha Central College ended in a draw at Balapitiya yesterday. Revatha’s second innings was powered by Nisansala’s quick-fire 104 runs, helping his side declare at 160-7 in just 25.5 [...]
Jaffna Central in thrilling win over St. John’s
Jaffna Central College held their nerve to seal a thrilling 32-run victory against traditional rivals St. John’s College in the 22nd Battle of the North Limited Overs cricket encounter played at the Jaffna College grounds yesterday. Batting first, Jaffna Central posted 177 all out in 46.1 overs. Skipper Ranjithkumar Newton led from the front with [...]
Kaushika rescues St. Anthony’s in drawn game
Kaushika Kumarasinghe came to the rescue of St Anthony’s College by cracking a valuable century to help them force a draw against traditional rivals Trinity College in their 106th Battle of the Blues big match concluded at Katugastota yesterday. Kaushika’s knock of 136 runs included 10 each of fours and sixes as he shared two [...]
President’s beat Asoka by 2 wickets
President’s College Kotte recorded a 2-wicket victory over Asoka Vidyalaya in the 17th annual Limited Overs Big Match played at the P. Sara Oval yesterday. Chasing a modest target of 157, President’s reached 159-8 in 40.4 overs. Nevinda Thathsara top scored with a steady 34, while Asoka’s Isuru Kaushalya fought back with the ball, claiming [...]
Kandy dominate Dambulla
Kandy strengthened their grip on the National Super League fixture against Dambulla at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, closing day three with a formidable 303-run advantage in Dambulla yesterday. Resuming at 207-4 overnight, Dambulla’s middle order showed resilience with captain Dhananjaya de Silva completing a stylish century, contributing 108 before falling to Ashain Daniel. Dasun [...]
Omega, Chandupa crack half tons
Half centuries by Omega Karunaratne and Chandupa Kavisha for Dharmasoka College, along with a six-wicket haul by Sandula Rashmika for Sri Devananda MV, highlighted the first day’s play in the 56th Battle of the Blues cricket match at Ambalangoda yesterday. The Sokians, batting first, posted a modest total of 221 runs. In response, the Devans [...]
Daniel helps Jaffna take slender lead vs Galle
Shevon Daniel’s unbeaten 65 helped Jaffna take a slender lead of 69 runs with eight wickets hand when bad light called off the match early on day three against Galle in their National Super League cricket match at Sooriyawewa yesterday. Resuming from 260 for 6, Galle added valuable runs through Ramesh Mendis’ resilient 124 before [...]
Sri Lanka to host All Blacks U-85kg side, rewriting history after 118 years
Creating a landmark in rugby history, Sri Lanka will host an official All Blacks team next month, as the national side—Tuskers—faces off against the newly-formed New Zealand Under 85kg team in a historic two-match Test series. History will be rewritten from Sri Lanka’s perspective, as the island nation welcomes a professional All Blacks team for [...]
Algama clinches maiden international win in UAE
Sri Lanka’s junior golf star, Reshan Algama, claimed a thrilling victory at the 2025 Robert Rock Junior Masters Golf Tournament, concluded at the Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates. The 17-year-old’s remarkable win secured him his maiden international title, capping off a nail-biting final day of competition. Algama, who [...]
Blockbuster Clifford Cup final today at Nittawela
All eyes in Sri Lanka’s rugby circles will be glued to the Hill Capital today, as two giants of the game — unbeaten league champions Kandy Sports Club and former league winners CR&FC — lock horns in a blockbuster Clifford Cup final at 3:45pm at the famed Nittawela Stadium. This final is not just a [...]
MAS Athlete Training Academy Supports Sri Lanka’s Rising Athletes
The MAS Athlete Training Academy, a key initiative of MAS Holdings, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s sporting talent through a special sponsorship ceremony held at Sri Lanka Olympic House. The event celebrated the provision of sports gears and per diem sponsorships to promising athletes and coaches who are going to attend the Asian [...]
Lyceum Wattala claims 15th consecutive victory at ISAC 2025
With 37 gold, 24 silver, and 10 bronze medals, Lyceum International School, Wattala, celebrated a historic milestone by securing the International Schools’ Athletic Championship (ISAC) title for an outstanding 15th consecutive year. Held at the Sugathadasa Stadium on February 22 and 23, the championship brought together over 2,000 athletes from schools under The International Schools [...]