Week Two of the Maliban Inter Club Rugby League 2025/26 delivered another compelling round of action, marked by weather disruptions, dominant forward battles, and emphatic statements from the league’s top contenders. From CR & FC’s rain-curtailed yet commanding display to Air Force’s unbeaten momentum, Havelocks’ clinical resurgence, and defending champions Kandy making a powerful first appearance, the weekend once again showcased the competition’s intensity.
Red Shirts Dominate Before Rain Calls Time
Full Time: CR & FC 19–00 Army SC
CR & FC asserted early control in Panagoda before adverse weather forced officials to call off the match at halftime. Skipper Lasindu Karunathilake opened the scoring off a strong scrum setup, while hooker Venura Kodagoda added the second through a well-structured maul. Veteran No. 8 Omalka Gunaratne powered over for their third try as CR’s forwards handled the wet conditions superbly. Army produced a few promising passages but were kept out by disciplined goal-line defence. With heavy rain making the ground unsafe, CR were declared winners—without the bonus point.
>>Maduwantha and Forwards Inspire Havies’ To Their First Win.<<
- Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Omalka Gunaratne (CR & FC)
Rathnayake’s Hat-Trick Keeps Air Force Unbeaten
Full Time: Police SC 17–26 Air Force SC
Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club maintained their perfect start with a composed win over Police SC at Police Park. Hooker Parakrama Rathnayake stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick—two tries from pick-and-drive power and a third off a textbook rolling maul. Shenal Lithira added a classy kick-chase finish after scrum-half Vishual Akalanka exposed space at the back. Police crossed three times but were undone by handling errors and a costly yellow card. Lightning brought the match to an early halt, confirming Air Force’s well-earned victory.
>>Sooriyabandara’s magic at 10 gives Kandy SC their first win of the 2025/26 season<<
- Swisstek Player of the Match: Parakrama Rathnayake (Air Force SC)
Havies Hammer Siri Lions With Six-Try Masterclass
Full Time: Siri Lions SC 11–42 Havelock SC
Havelock Sports Club produced a dominant performance at home, overcoming an early yellow card to run in six tries. The scoring was shared among Shehan Silva, Janidu Wijeratne, Charana Sendanayake, Chathura Dilshan, and a sharp late double from Jayathu Rajarathne as the Havies took complete control in the second half. Samuel Maduwantha delivered a flawless night from the tee, nailing all six conversions. Siri Lions showed sparks through a try, a penalty, and a long-range drop goal, but struggled to withstand Havelocks’ pace and precision.
>>Airmen Power Past Police to Maintain Perfect League Start<<
- Swisstek Player of the Match: Samuel Maduwantha (Havelock SC)
Sooriyabandara Sparkles as Kandy Flex Muscle in Welisara
Full Time: Kandy SC 44–14 Navy SC
Kandy Sports Club began their title defence in style with a commanding victory at Welisara. The champions crossed through Gayan Perera, Kavindu Perera, Srinath Sooriyabandara, Dahan Wickramarachchi, Wajid Fawmy, Thilina Bandara, and debutant Rivin Baudeen, who also impressed with two clean conversions. Navy responded with a pair of well-constructed tries but struggled to cope with Kandy’s relentless tempo, accuracy, and depth.
>>CR & FC cruise past soldiers in rain-shortened game at Panagoda<<
- Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Srinath Sooriyabandara (Kandy SC)
The upcoming Week 03 fixtures are as follows:
- Havelock Sports Club vs Army Sports Club – Havelock Park (28 Nov)
- Police Sports Club vs CR & FC – Police Park (28 Nov)
- Siri Lions Sports Club vs Kandy Sports Club – Longden Place (29 Nov)
- Navy Sports Club vs CH & FC – Welisara (30 Nov)
All matches are scheduled for kick-off at 3.30 PM.
