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Tuskers Claim Fifth Place as Japan Celebrate Double Cup Triumph
Sri Lanka delivered a spirited performance on home soil at Racecourse Stadium on Day 02 of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2026 – Leg 02, as the Men’s Tuskers bounced back from a narrow Quarter Final defeat to secure fifth place with a commanding 33-5 victory over Malaysia in Srinath Sooriyabandara’s final game. The Women’s team also signed off on a high, edging Uzbekistan 19 - 15 in a thrilling finish.
Japan dominated the Colombo leg, capturing both the Men’s and Women’s Cup titles. However, the overall series honours went to Japan in the Women’s competition, while Hong Kong China edged Japan on points’ difference (+363 to +343) to claim the Men’s series championship, with both teams finishing level on 38 points.
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