Sri Lanka to host Asia Rugby Division 1 in Colombo

By Shamseer Jaleel

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) is set to host the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship in Colombo from 28 April to 5 May between hosts Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Qatar. Participation from Pakistan is uncertain due to the prevailing political situation.

In the event that Pakistan pulls out, it is likely that SLR will host the event with 2 matches against Qatari and the venue is likely to be Race Course Ground. Dushantha Lewke is tipped to coach the Sri Lankan outfit in this tournament. 

Asia Rugby Top 4 is fought out between Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, and the UAE. The losers will be demoted to Division 1 in 2025 while the winners in Colombo during the Division 1 encounters this year will get their berth booked for Top 4 in 2025 which will see 3 home matches and an equal number of matches away.

 Asia Top 4

Hong Kong, UAE, South Korea, Malaysia

Asia Division 1

Sri Lanka, Qatar, Pakistan