Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) finds itself mired in yet another administrative turmoil, a crisis emblematic of the wider governance issues plaguing sports in the country.
As the Inter-Club Rugby League Championship nears the completion of its first round, the on-field action provides a stark contrast to the administrative chaos off the field. Despite the promising prospects of a crucial Top Five qualifying match against Malaysia in April and an upcoming New Zealand Under-85kg tour in May, SLR remains entangled in legal disputes, delaying much-needed governance reforms. With a court hearing scheduled for March 25 and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) originally set for January 21 indefinitely postponed, SLR finds itself in an ad...