SRI LANKA STRIPPED OF FULL IRB MEMBER STATUS

The International Rugby
Board has confirmed that the
Sri Lanka Rugby Football
Union (SLRFU) has been
suspended from full IRB
member status with
immediate effect after failing
to conduct appropriate
Board elections in
accordance with IRB Bye
Laws.
The decision, taken by the
IRB Council after a
comprehensive review of the
membership status of the
SLRFU, follows ongoing
concerns regarding the
governance and
management of the Union
and its ability to meet IRB
requirements to hold an
Annual General Meeting and
elections in accordance with
its constitution by January 31,
2011.

The SLRFU will now revert to
IRB Associate Member status
with a further review to be
held on April 1, 2011 pending
the successful completion of
the Union ’s AGM and Board
elections.
The SLRFU remains entitled
to participate in Asian Rugby
Football Union competitions
subject to the Regional
Association ’s rules.