Sri Lanka clinched victory in the Asian Rugby Division 1 Championship, overpowering Kazakhstan 45-7 in a thrilling final showdown held at Colombo's Racecourse Stadium. This monumental win propels Sri Lanka to the next echelon of the Asian Rugby arena, marking their first test rugby final triumph since their temporary suspension from the sport.
The climactic clash unfolded at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 04. Originally slated to feature Sri Lanka, Qatar, and Pakistan, this year's Asia Rugby Men's Division 1 encountered a setback as Pakistan withdrew from the competition, leaving Sri Lanka and Qatar to vie for the title.
In a parallel narrative, the Asia Rugby Men's Division 2 witnessed a similar scenario, with only Kazakhstan and India left to contend for supremacy following Iran's withdrawal from the tournament.
