Week 03 of the Super Round confirmed the Cup Finalists while delivering decisive outcomes across both segments. Defending champions Kandy Sports Club had already secured their place in the decider, and CR & FC held their nerve in a crucial showdown to book a home final. Havelock Sports Club finished strongly to claim third place, while Police SC and Sri Lanka Army produced statement wins in the Plate segment.
CUP SEGMENT
Havelocks secure third with dominant win
Full Time:
CH & FC 17 (2T, 2C, 1P)
Havelock SC 50 (6T, 4C, 3P, 1DG)
Havelock SC delivered a commanding performance to defeat CH & FC 50 – 17 at Racecourse and sealed third place. After CH opened through a maul try by Pulasthi Dasanayake, the Havelocks responded with tries from Vunaki Waqanibau and Chathura Dilshan to take control.
- Army Demolish Navy in Record-Breaking Thrash in Welisara
- Havelocks Fire on All Cylinders Against CH & FC
- CR & FC Survive Kandy Fightback to Reach Home Grand Final
- Police Register a dazzling victory over Airmen after a successful raid in Rathmalana
- Kongahawatte’s kicking brilliance hands Navy a one point victory after a thriller at Welisara
CH stayed in contention through Skipper Janindu Dilshan, but Jayathu Rajarathne’s maul finish edged the Havelocks ahead at Half Time. The visitors dominated the second half, with Samuel Maduwantha’s accurate kicking stretching the lead before Azmir Fajudeen marked his 100th appearance with a try. Further scores from Janindu Fernando and Rajarathne, plus a stunning 55-metre drop goal from Maduwantha, sealed an emphatic victory.
Player of the Match: Samuel Maduwantha (Havelocks SC)
CR edge Kandy to secure home Final
Full Time:
CR & FC 17 (2T, 2C, 1P)
Kandy SC 15 (3T)
CR & FC edged Kandy SC 17 – 15 in a tense encounter at Longdon Place to secure a home Cup Final against the same opponents.
Pasindu Bandara’s brilliant solo try gave CR the early lead before Kandy responded through Salesi Havea’s maul effort. Enesi Waqanisau extended CR’s advantage early in the second half, but Kandy surged ahead through Buwanaka Udangamuwa and Shahid Zumri.
With time running out, Thenuka Nanayakkara slotted the decisive penalty, and Ravindu Anjula’s crucial lineout steal denied Kandy a late winner, confirming CR’s place in the Final.
Swisstek Player of the Match: Mursheed Zubair (CR & FC)
PLATE SEGMENT
Police power past Air Force
Full Time:
Police SC 36 (6T, 3C)
Air Force SC 12 (2T, 1C)
Police SC produced a clinical display to defeat Air Force SC 36 – 12 at Rathmalana. Tries from Dhanushka Edirisuriya and Shanaka Harishchandra set the tone before Air Force responded through an interception by Pramodya Padmasanka.
Police regained control through Deshan Fernando and carried a 19 – 12 Half Time lead. Second-half tries from Vihanga Pivithuru, Yohan Pieris and Kaliova Mocetadra completed a dominant performance and secured momentum ahead of the Plate Final.
Swisstek Player of the Match: Yohan Pieris (Police SC)
Army run riot against Navy
Full Time:
Sri Lanka Army 57 (9T, 6C)
Navy SC 24 (3T, 3C, 1P)
Sri Lanka Army delivered a record-breaking performance to overpower Navy SC 57 – 24 at Welisara. Early tries from Dhanushka Thalwaththa, Buddhi Shreemantha and Madhushanka Silva established control, while Navy responded through Senura Pieris and Denuwan Wickramarachchi.
A red card to Navy proved costly as Army dominated the second half, with Silva adding another and Sudaraka Dikkumbura producing a brilliant solo try. Further scores from Tharinda Chandrasena and Tharun Warnasooriya sealed a comprehensive victory.
Swisstek Player of the Match: Vinod Kumar (Sri Lanka Army)
The upcoming fixtures are as follows:
Plate Final
Air Force SC vs Police SC — Ratmalana (20 Feb, 4.00 PM)
Cup Final
CR & FC vs Kandy SC — Longdon Place (21 Feb, 7.00 PM)
