Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Rizly Illyas has been suspended by the Asia Rugby Executive Committee following investigations into a potential breach of Asia Rugby’s Code of Conduct.

Asia Rugby said in an announcement that the Asia Rugby Executive Committee has approved the suspension of Rizly Illyas from officiating any rugby duties, activities and responsibilities within the jurisdiction of Asia Rugby until the pending investigations are concluded. 

Announcement

In line with Asia Rugby principles of Equality, Transparency and Accountability; due to investigations into a potential breach of Asia Rugby’s Code of Conduct by Mr Rizly Illyas, Asia Rugby Executive Committee has approved the suspension of Mr Rizly Illyas from any rugby duties, activities and responsibilities within the jurisdiction of Asia Rugby until the pending investigation is concluded.