Lasintha De Costa

Position / Age group

U-16 Coach

Age

39

School

Isipathana College

HOmetown

Colombo

Coaching Qualifications

Level 3 (World Rugby)

Coaching Experience

  • Isipathana Head Coach 2017-2019
  • Dharmarja Head Coach 2020-2022
  • CR&FC Backs Coach 2022 to date

    • Playing Experience

    Achievements

  • Club Rugby – 2023 Clifford Cup Champions
  • 2024 League Champions
    • Mr. Lasintha De Costa, a prominent rugby coach hailing from Colombo, currently guides the U-16 team at Royal Rugby. Studied at Isipathana College - Colombo 05, the 39-year-old holds a World Rugby Level 3 coaching qualification and boasts a renowned coaching history. He served as the head coach for Isipathana College from 2017 to 2019 and Dharmaraja College - Kandy from 2020 to 2022. Since 2022, he has been the backs coach for CR&FC. Under his guidance, CR&FC secured the prestigious Clifford Cup in 2023 and clinched the league championship in 2024, underscoring his exceptional coaching prowess and dedication to the sport.