New Zealand’s under-85kg rugby team recorded a commanding victory over the Sri Lanka national rugby team in their match played today.
The game was held at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium in Kandy and kicked off at 4 PM. A large crowd gathered at the venue to witness the high-profile match.
A highlight of the evening was New Zealand’s traditional Haka dance performance prior to kickoff, which thrilled the spectators.
From the outset, the New Zealand team posed a serious challenge to the Sri Lankan side. By the end of the first half, the visitors had scored 26 points, while Sri Lanka managed only 7 points.
In the second half, New Zealand added another 24 points to their tally, while Sri Lanka could only manage 3 more points.
New Zealand ultimately secured a resounding 50–10 victory.
Their points came from 5 tries and 3 conversion attempts, reflecting their dominance in both halves.
The next match between the two sides is scheduled to take place on May 10 at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.
