Rugby union in Sri Lanka is mainly played at a semi-professional and recreational level. It is a popular team sport with a history dating back to 1879. In 2012, according to International Rugby Board
A rugby union game in Sri Lanka
Colombo Racecourse - Sri Lanka's first international grade rugby union ground.
The Sri Lanka Rugby Championship, known as the Maliban Inter-Club Rugby League for sponsorship reasons, is the major national rugby union club competition, held between the top Division 'A' rugby side