National Team
Sri Lanka is yet to qualify for the Rugby World Cup, however the national team has enjoyed success in recent years, rising to 42 on the world rankings in 2006. They currently compete in Division One of the Asian Five Nations.
Sri Lanka also has a national sevens team.
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