Clifford Cup

Clifford Cup
Current season or competition:
2026 Clifford Cup
SportRugby union
Instituted1911 (1911)
Inaugural season1911
Number of teams8
Country Sri Lanka (SLRFU)
HoldersCeylonese Rugby & Football Club (2026)
Most titlesKandy Sports Club (23 titles)
Broadcast partnerDialog TV
Related competition Maliban Inter-Club 'A' Division Rugby League

The Clifford Cup is the most prestigious club rugby knockout tournament in Sri Lanka, and arguably the oldest rugby tournament in Asia. 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.