JETOUR, represented in Sri Lanka by Euro Motors, has been named the Main Sponsor of The Next XV Rugby League, supporting a new platform that will bring together 140 Under-19 rugby players in a structured franchise-based competition.
Organised by Sri Lanka Rugby in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association, The Next XV features four franchise teams, giving young players an opportunity to compete outside the traditional school rugby environment while developing their skills, game awareness, teamwork and ability to perform under pressure.
For JETOUR, the partnership goes beyond supporting a sporting event. It reflects the brand’s commitment to ambition, performance and progress, while supporting opportunities for young Sri Lankan talent to take the next step in their sporting journey.
Euro Motors Executive Director Zameer Imtiaz said: “What happens to the players is the most important part of this league. The Next XV gives these young players an opportunity to compete, make decisions under pressure, learn from their coaches and discover their potential. These are experiences that can shape a young player’s journey, and JETOUR is proud to support a platform that gives 140 players the opportunity to take their next step.”
The franchise format also provides players with the opportunity to adapt to a new competitive environment, work with different teammates and coaches, and demonstrate their abilities beyond their individual school teams.
Looking ahead, The Next XV forms part of a longer-term ambition to strengthen Sri Lanka’s rugby talent pool and support the development pathway towards the Sri Lanka Under-19 program, while contributing to the country’s wider aspirations for the Rugby World Cup 2035.
With 140 young players taking the field across four franchises, The Next XV gives the next generation a platform to compete today while developing the talent, experience and ambition that could shape the future of Sri Lankan rugby.
