Northampton Saints Set for Historic Sri Lanka Match
The pre-season fixture will mark Northampton Saints’ first trip to Sri Lanka, with further fan travel details due later.
- On Friday, August 28, 2026, Northampton Saints will travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, to face the Asia Pacific Lions at the 10,000-capacity Racecourse International Stadium.
- The Asia Pacific Lions, established last year by founder Saabir Cader to elevate regional rugby, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saints at Franklin's Gardens to formalize the collaboration.
- Sri Lanka boasts a rich rugby heritage spanning over 140 years, with New Zealand Rugby's Under 85kg side completing its second successful tour of the country in 2025.
- CEO Julia Chapman stated the fixture "reflects our openness to think differently," as Saints aims to grow its brand, build international relationships, and explore long-term commercial opportunities.
- Australian rugby icon David Campese oversees the Lions' Barbarians-style squad, while official travel partner Aitken Spence Travels offers curated packages for the "Shoe Army" supporters visiting the island.
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