Current season or competition: 2019 Clifford Cup | |
Sport | Rugby union |
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Instituted | 1911 |
Inaugural season | 1911 |
Number of teams | 8 |
Country | Sri Lanka (SLRFU) |
Holders | Police Sports Club (2024) |
Most titles | Kandy Sports Club (21 titles) |
Broadcast partner | Dialog TV |
Related competition | Sri Lanka Rugby Championship (Nippon Paint Rugby League) |
The Clifford Cup is the most prestigious club rugby knockout tournament in Sri Lanka,[1][2] and arguably the oldest rugby tournament in Asia.[3] The Clifford Cup commenced in 1911 and has been played continuously since 1950, having completed 79 seasons. The tournament began as a competition between the mercantile executives in Colombo and planters in the hill country.