It is the rugby union team of the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club and was founded in 1962.
The expanded competition, allowed all thirteen clubs to play each other once on a home and away basis in alternate years and at the end of the season the best eight teams went on to play in a knock-out tournament for the Clifford Cup.
de Silva, shared the Clifford Cup with Police SC following a 19 all draw.
[2] In 1978 the Clifford Cup was awarded to the League Champions and the knockout competition was played for SLRFU President's Trophy.
In 1979 Army SC won the President's Trophy at Galle Face, led by Daya Ratnayake, beating a strong Havelock Sports Club 21–3.