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Kandy SC Leads as SLR Rugby League 2024/25 Enters Super Round

As the Mastercard Rugby League 2024/25 progresses into the crucial Super Round, Kandy SC remains the dominant force, leading the Cup Championship with 47 points after an undefeated run. The league is now entering its decisive weeks, with key fixtures lined up for both the Cup and Plate Championships.
Cup Championship: The Title Race Heats Up
The top teams will battle it out in the Super Round, with each game playing a critical role in determining the league champion.
Upcoming Cup Fixtures:
- Week 12: Air Force SC vs Kandy SC – 02/03/2025 (Ratmalana, 4.15 PM)
- Week 12: CR & FC vs Army SC – 02/03/2025 (Longdon Place, 4.15 PM)
- Week 13: Army SC vs CH & FC – 07/03/2025 (Panagoda, 4.15 PM)
- Week 13: Police SC vs Navy SC – 08/03/2025 (Police Park, 4.15 PM)
- Week 13: Havelock SC vs Air Force SC – 08/03/2025 (Havelocks, 4.15 PM)
- Week 13: Kandy SC vs CR & FC – 09/03/2025 (Nittawela, 4.15 PM)
- Week 14: Police SC vs Army SC – 14/03/2025 (Police Park, 4.15 PM)
- Week 14: Sri Lions SC vs Navy SC – 15/03/2025 (Race Course, 4.15 PM)
- Week 14: CR & FC vs Air Force SC – 15/03/2025 (Longdon Place, 4.15 PM)
- Week 15: Kandy SC vs Havelocks – 16/03/2025 (Nittawela, 4.15 PM)
With Havelock SC (42 points) and CR & FC (37 points) trailing behind, Kandy SC must maintain their winning streak to secure the title. Meanwhile, Air Force SC will need strong performances in the upcoming weeks to stay in contention.
Plate Championship: Battle for Survival
In the Plate segment, CH & FC leads with 21 points, but Army SC, Police SC, and Sri Lions SC are closely competing.
Upcoming Plate Fixtures:
- Week 10: Navy SC vs CH & FC – 14/02/2025 (Welisara, 4.15 PM)
- Week 10: Police SC vs Sri Lions – 15/02/2025 (Race Course, 4.15 PM)
- Week 11: Sri Lions vs CH & FC – 21/02/2025 (Race Course, 4.15 PM)
- Week 11: Navy SC vs Army SC – 22/02/2025 (Panagoda, 4.15 PM)
- Week 12: CH & FC vs Police SC – 28/02/2025 (Race Course, 4.15 PM)
- Week 12: Sri Lions vs Army SC – 01/03/2025 (4.15 PM)
With Navy SC struggling at the bottom (5 points), they must secure victories in the coming weeks to avoid finishing last.
Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament Begins in March
Following the league stage, teams will shift focus to the prestigious Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament, starting on March 27, 2025. The tournament will feature intense quarterfinals, semifinals, and a grand final on April 6, 2025.
Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for live updates, match reports, and exclusive interviews from the SLR Rugby League 2024/25!
Football
Liverpool Close in on Premier League Glory – Full Table Update as Season Nears End
As the 2024/25 Premier League season enters its final stretch, the title race is heating up with Liverpool maintaining their dominant position at the top of the table. With only four games remaining, the Reds sit comfortably on 82 points after 34 games, having recorded 25 wins, 7 draws, and just 2 losses.
Their closest rivals, Arsenal, trail by 12 points with 70 from 35 matches. Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester City are third with 64 points, followed closely by Newcastle United on 62.
In a competitive battle for European spots, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa are all tied on 60 points, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. At the other end of the table, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town are in serious danger of relegation.
Here’s how the standings look as of 3rd May 2025:
🏆 Premier League 2024/25 – Points Table (as of 3rd May)
# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form (Last 6) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Liverpool | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 80 | 32 | +48 | 82 | W-W-L-W-W-W |
2 | Arsenal | 35 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 64 | 29 | +35 | 70 | W-W-D-D-W-D |
3 | Manchester City | 35 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 67 | 43 | +24 | 64 | W-D-W-W-W-W |
4 | Newcastle United | 34 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 65 | 44 | +21 | 62 | W-W-W-W-L-W |
5 | Chelsea | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 59 | 40 | +19 | 60 | L-W-D-D-W-W |
6 | Nottingham Forest | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 41 | +12 | 60 | W-W-L-L-W-L |
7 | Aston Villa | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 49 | +6 | 60 | W-W-W-W-L-W |
8 | Fulham | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 50 | 47 | +3 | 51 | L-W-L-L-W-L |
9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 56 | 55 | +1 | 51 | D-L-L-D-L-W |
10 | AFC Bournemouth | 35 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 53 | 42 | +11 | 50 | L-L-D-W-D-D |
11 | Brentford | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 58 | 50 | +8 | 49 | W-L-D-D-W-W |
12 | Crystal Palace | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 47 | -4 | 45 | D-W-L-L-D-D |
13 | Wolverhampton | 35 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 51 | 62 | -11 | 41 | W-W-W-W-W-L |
14 | Everton | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 36 | 43 | -7 | 39 | L-D-W-L-L-D |
15 | Manchester United | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 | 47 | -8 | 39 | W-L-D-L-L-D |
16 | Tottenham Hotspur | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 62 | 56 | +6 | 37 | L-L-W-L-L-L |
17 | West Ham United | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 39 | 58 | -19 | 36 | D-L-D-L-D-L |
18 | Ipswich Town | 35 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 35 | 76 | -41 | 22 | W-L-D-L-L-D |
19 | Leicester City | 35 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 29 | 76 | -47 | 21 | L-L-D-L-L-W |
20 | Southampton | 35 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 82 | -57 | 11 | D-L-L-D-L-L |
With just a handful of matches remaining, every point is vital—whether it’s for European qualification or avoiding relegation. Liverpool are on course for a historic title, while the fight for 2nd to 7th promises drama until the final whistle.
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Top Schools Gear Up for Quarter-Finals of U19 Knockout Rugby President’s Trophy
The excitement is building as Sri Lanka’s top rugby-playing schools prepare to battle it out in the quarter-finals of the U19 Schools Knockout Rugby Tournament – President’s Trophy 2025. After a thrilling set of preliminary matches, eight schools have earned their spots in the last eight, with the quarter-finals set to kick off this weekend.
St. Peter’s College, despite a convincing 51-08 win over Thurstan College, has withdrawn from the tournament, allowing Zahira to progress to the semi-finals by default.
In other notable results, Zahira College edged out Vidyaratha College 16-12 in a tightly contested game, but it was Vidyaratha who advanced to the quarters. Trinity College delivered a commanding 62-05 win over St. Anthony’s College, securing their spot, while S. Thomas’ College triumphed over Science College with a 59-35 victory.
DS Senanayake College shocked Dharmaraja College with a 48-09 scoreline, and Royal College held off a strong challenge from Kingswood College to win 28-24. Wesley College overcame St. Joseph’s College 36-23, and Isipathana College dominated Sri Sumangala College with a resounding 61-00 win.
President’s Trophy 2025 – Quarter-Final Fixtures:
📍 1st Quarter Final
Zahira directly qualified to the Semi Finals
📍 2nd Quarter Final
Trinity College vs S. Thomas’ College
🗓️ May 3, 2025
📍 Havelock Grounds
🕓 Kick-off: 4.15 PM
📍 3rd Quarter Final
DS Senanayake College vs Royal College
🗓️ May 4, 2025
📍 Havelock Grounds
🕓 Kick-off: 4.15 PM
📍 4th Quarter Final
Wesley College vs Isipathana College
🗓️ May 4, 2025
📍 Royal College Grounds
🕓 Kick-off: 4.15 PM
With fierce rivalries and school pride on the line, fans can expect high-octane rugby as teams battle for a place in the semi-finals of the prestigious President’s Trophy.
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Sri Lanka Shows Grit at Asian Hockey Federation Cup 2025
The Sri Lanka national hockey teams delivered determined performances at the Asian Hockey Federation Cup 2025, held in Jakarta, Indonesia under the auspices of the Asian Hockey Federation. While the men’s team finished in 7th place, the women’s team showed notable improvement by securing 5th place, one step ahead of their 2016 finish.
Men’s Team Recap – A Tough Battle
The Sri Lankan men’s team, placed in Group ‘B’ during the preliminary round, managed only one win – a 2-1 victory against host Indonesia. They held Thailand to a 1-1 draw but suffered defeats against Bangladesh (5-0) and Kazakhstan (3-2), finishing 4th in the group.
In the classification round for 5th–8th place, Sri Lanka lost a tight match against Hong Kong (5-4). However, they bounced back in the playoff for 7th place, defeating Thailand 6-4 in an entertaining and high-scoring encounter. Despite their efforts, Sri Lanka could not replicate the success of the previous edition, where they secured a bronze medal.
Women’s Team Recap – A Step Forward
The women’s tournament followed a league format with six teams. Sri Lanka finished with two draws – 2-2 against Indonesia and 2-2 against Uzbekistan – while enduring three losses to Chinese Taipei (5-1), Singapore (5-2), and Hong Kong (5-0).
In the 5th place playoff, Sri Lanka faced Uzbekistan once again. With the game ending 3-3 in regulation time, the outcome was decided via an 8-second penalty shootout, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious 3-1. This result marks an improvement from their 6th-place finish in 2016.
Rising Star Recognized
A standout performer in the women’s team was forward Nipuni Ishara Fernando, who was recognized as a promising young talent in the tournament. Her attacking prowess and energy on the field highlighted Sri Lanka’s potential for future regional success.
Sri Lankan Sports TV extends its congratulations to both national teams for their commitment and performance on the international stage, and looks forward to their continued progress in upcoming competitions.
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