Clifford Cup
| Current season or competition: 2019 Clifford Cup | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1911 |
| Inaugural season | 1911 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Country | Sri Lanka (SLRFU) |
| Holders | Kandy Sports Club (2025) |
| Most titles | Kandy Sports Club (22 titles) |
| Broadcast partner | Dialog TV |
| Related competition | Sri Lanka Rugby Championship (Nippon Paint 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.