The Sri Lanka team has qualified for the final match to decide 5th place, following a strong victory against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Asian Sevens Rugby circuit! 🇱🇰
The Sri Lanka Sevens Rugby team (the ‘Tuskers’) delivered an outstanding performance in the match determining 5th place in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2026.
Adopting an aggressive style of play from the very beginning against the UAE, the Sri Lankan players secured a commanding 26-10 victory by the final whistle.
The well-planned approach and solid defensive play displayed by the Sri Lankan team were key factors in this win. The Sri Lankan team managed to maintain pressure by making quick decisions, particularly near the opponents’ goal line—a key factor that effectively challenged the United Arab Emirates side’s preparedness.
With this decisive 26–10 victory, the Sri Lankan team secured their spot in the final match to determine 5th place in the tournament.
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