Siri Lions Sports Club once again made history at the Emirates Dubai 7s ,proudly maintaining our mark as the first-ever Asian country to win this prestigious cup twice in its 53-year history.
Sri Lions International Open Men’s Rugby Team delivered an exceptional performance, raising the flags of Sri Lanka, Fiji, France, Tonga, and South Africa with pride as they successfully defended their title and brought the Champions Cup home once again.
The team was led by
Captain: Suliano Volivoli (Fiji National Player)
Vice Captains: Corne Boland (South Africa) and Mohomed Nizran (Sri Lanka)
We also recognise the outstanding contribution of double national colour holder Simi Moala (Tonga & USA), as well as the dedication of Coach Dileepa Peiris, who guided the team under the strategic advice of Dr. Kelum Sujith Perera and the Siri Lions International ExCom.
Match Results – Pool A
Siri Lions vs SAS Rugby (South Africa B Team): 31 – 0
Siri Lions vs Malta 7s: 33 – 0
Siri Lions vs Godfather’s Rugby: 29 – 0
Siri Lions vs OG 7s (UK): 29 – 7
Cup Semi-Final
Siri Lions vs OG 7s (UK): 26 – 19
Cup Final
Siri Lions vs Wyvern Harlequins (England): 45 – 7
The Siri Lions International Open Men’s Rugby Team delivered a truly stellar performance, achieving an outstanding overall outcome at this year’s Emirates Dubai 7s.
Netball Team -A Historic First
For the first time ever, Siri Lions proudly entered a Netball Team into the International Netball Category at the Dubai 7s — raising the Sri Lankan flag high with six current and former Sri Lanka national players.
All players in the team represented Sri Lanka, with leadership as follows:
Captain: Akila Jayawardena
Vice Captains: Hasitha Mendis and Chathurangi Jayasooriya
Coach: Jayanthi Somasekaram
Manager: Shyama Cooray
Congratulations to Both Teams!

