Week 04 saw the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026 reach another level of intensity, with teams producing statement victories and hard-fought battles in equal measure. The most defining moments came in two thriller encounters — S. Thomas’ College’s stunning comeback against Zahira College and St. Peter’s College’s last-gasp win over Ananda College — both games going down to the wire in unforgettable fashion.
Thomians stun Zahira in thrilling comeback
S. Thomas’ College produced a sensational second-half turnaround to defeat favourites Zahira College in one of the games of the season. Mayanka Dias inspired the comeback with his game management and attacking spark, while the Thomian forwards laid the platform for a memorable win after trailing at halftime.
Full Time: S. Thomas’ College 35 – 26 Zahira College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Mayanka Dias (S. Thomas’ College)
>>S. Thomas’ shock favourites Zahira in thriller
Royal survive scrappy Kingswood challenge
Royal College battled through a tough and error-filled contest to edge Kingswood College in a low-scoring encounter at Pallekele. Kingswood enjoyed long periods of possession and territory but failed to convert key opportunities, while Royal capitalised late through Dinuka Perera to grind out an important victory.
Full Time: Royal College 13 – 06 Kingswood College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Dinuka Perera (Royal College)
>>Royal Grind Out Scrappy Win Over Kingswood
Wesley overpower Joes to seal Cup Segment spot
Wesley College delivered a composed and physical display to comfortably defeat St. Joseph’s College at Longdon Place. Their forwards dominated the collisions while Mohomad Fawas controlled proceedings brilliantly as Wesley pulled away in the second half to secure an impressive victory.
Full Time: Wesley College 23 – 10 St. Joseph’s College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Manuga Jayaweera (Wesley College)
>>Isipathana keeps unbeaten streak with a thrilling win over Sri Sumanagala
Science break through with first win of the season
Science College finally celebrated their maiden victory of the campaign after overcoming Thurstan College in an entertaining clash at Mount Lavinia. Minula Abeydheera and the Science backs produced several brilliant attacking moments, while their forwards held firm late in the game to close out a confidence-boosting win.
Full Time: Science College 26 – 14 Thurstan College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Minula Abeydheera (Science College)
Isipathana extend unbeaten streak with commanding win
Isipathana College continued their unbeaten run with a dominant display against Sri Sumangala College at Pallekele. Dilum Sandheerage starred with two superb tries while Nimantha Sandeepa controlled the game expertly as the Green Machine’s attacking firepower once again proved too strong.
Full Time: Isipathana College 40 – 12 Sri Sumangala College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Dilum Sandheerage (Isipathana College)
Antonians hold firm to overcome spirited Lumbini
St. Anthony’s College produced a strong forward-driven performance to defeat Lumbini College in a thrilling contest at Nittawela. Dinuka Jayasundara led the charge with a brace of tries as the Antonians’ rolling maul and physicality proved decisive in difficult conditions.
Full Time: St. Anthony’s College 31 – 25 Lumbini College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Dinuka Jayasundara (St. Anthony’s College)
Mahanama end losing streak with hard-fought victory
Mahanama College finally secured their first win of the season after a determined display against Prince of Wales’ College at Ratmalana. After surrendering the lead midway through the second half, Mahanama responded strongly through Nihindu Bandara and Sethika Fonseka to seal a morale-boosting win.
Full Time: Mahanama College 28 – 20 Prince of Wales’ College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Sithum Rathnayake (Mahanama College)
Trinity flex title credentials with dominant display
Trinity College underlined their championship ambitions with a powerful victory over D. S. Senanayake College at Police Park. Shan Althaf produced a captain’s performance while Trinity’s backs and forwards combined brilliantly in the second half to pull away from a spirited Donz outfit.
Full Time: Trinity College 41 – 10 D. S. Senanayake College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Shan Althaf (Trinity College)
St. Peter’s survive late Ananda fightback to stay unbeaten
St. Peter’s College held off a spirited Ananda College comeback to secure a thrilling 34-32 victory at Ananda Grounds. The game was locked at 17-all at halftime with Peterite skipper Shenuka Perera producing a superb first-half hat-trick, while Cheval Abeygoonewardena also crossed over. Revone Perera starred in the second half with a brace of tries as the Peterites built a lead, before Ananda fought back strongly through Deneth Dilshan and skipper Deneth Chamuditha. Chamuditha had a last-minute conversion to level the scores, but the kick drifted wide as St. Peter’s escaped with the win.
Full Time: St. Peter’s College 34 – 32 Ananda College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Revone Perera (St. Peter’s College)
