Martis takes over Isipathana coaching

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Sanath Martis

Sanath Martis has taken over as the Head Coach of the Isipathana rugby outfit for the 2026 rugby season.

An Old Boy of the Greens having represented his alma mater, CR, and the national junior outfit, he was voted into his school coaching unit after his successful stint with St. Peter’s, taking them to many League and Knockout wins under his coaching.

His coaching experience is immense, having coached Isipathana, Royal, and St. Peter’s at the school level and Havies and CH at club level. This season, he will coach Army SC in the 2025/2026 season.

Martis was instrumental in taking Sri Lanka XV a side with wins over Kazakhstan and Qatar and earned a promotion to Asia Top 4 in 2025. (SJ)