Malaysia thrash Sri Lanka in Asian Rugby Championship

Malaysia'a Mohd Syahir Asraf Rosli (in red) hits the pole before making a try in the Division One match against Sri Lanka at the Royal Selangor Club (RSC) at Bukit Kiara..- M. Azhar Arif/The Star 11 May 2016

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia kept alive their hopes of staying in Division One of the Asian Rugby Championship with an upset 42-17 win over Sri Lanka.

After losing 10-15 to the Philippines in their opening match on Sunday, Malaysia desperately needed a win at the Royal Selangor Club (RSC) in Bukit Kiara on Wednesday to remain in the top flight.