SLR President Rizly resigns

By Shamseer Jaleel

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Rizly Illyas has tendered his resignation by way of a letter to the Executive Director.

The letter says: “I am very disheartened by what transpired in Court today. I trust that my stepping down from the post of President would clear the way for the effective functioning of Sri Lanka Rugby free from interference. Hence, in deference to the decision of Asia Rugby, I formally step down as President of Sri Lanka Rugby with immediate effect.”

“I thank you and all my colleagues at Sri Lanka Rugby for the kindness and cooperation extended to me. I trust that Asia Rugby and World Rugby would continue to support Sri Lanka Rugby,” Illyas added in the statement.

Rizly speaking to Daily FT said: “I want the court case to finish on the 6th or the matter is been dragged on and on I don’t want rugby to suffer as such this was a personal decision I had to take for the betterment of rugby – my letter explains it all but I will continue to support the game as always.”