Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider and a prolific promoter of sports, has once again for the 6th Year in 2026, joined hands with the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association to power the Dialog Schools Rugby Season.
Following the success of last year, this season kicks off with the Knock-Out Tournament, featuring sixteen top schools competing for the prestigious President’s Trophy, beginning on 11 March 2026. This will be followed by the League Tournament, which will see over 2,500 players from 90 schools vying for the coveted Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026 title.
The Knock-Out Tournament promises to showcase the finest school rugby talent in Sri Lanka, with matches held across multiple venues in Colombo. The tournament opens on 11 March with St. Peter’s College taking on Ananda College at Royal Sports Complex and Trinity College facing Thurstan College at CR&FC the opening Match for Dialog Schools Rugby , with both matches scheduled for 4:15 PM. Wesley College and Mahanama College will clash on 13 March at Royal Sports Complex, also with a 4:15 PM kickoff.
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On 14 March, spectators can look forward to three thrilling pre-quarter fixtures. Isipathana College meets Science College at Royal Grounds, while St. Joseph’s College faces Kingswood College at Havelock Grounds, both at 4:15 PM. D. S. Senanayake College will take on Zahira College at CR&FC Grounds at 7:15 PM.
The action continues on 15 March, starting at CR&FC Grounds with Royal College facing St. Anthony’s College under lights at 7:15 PM. S. Thomas’ College will also clash with Sri Sumangala at 4:15 PM at Havelock Grounds.
Quarter-finals are scheduled for 21 and 22 March, followed by semi-finals on 28 and 29 March. The tournament will culminate in the grand finale on 4 April at either Sugathadasa Stadium or the Royal Sports Complex.
As the principal sponsor, Dialog has ensured live coverage of the tournament on Dialog Television via ThePapare TV (Channels 62 & 63) and ThePapare TV HD (Channels 126 & 127). Viewers can also tune in through the Dialog Play Mobile APP and ThePapare.com, allowing students, alumni, parents, supporters, and rugby fans across Sri Lanka to enjoy uninterrupted and comprehensive coverage.
“In line with our steadfast commitment to powering the champions of tomorrow, we are pleased to partner with the Schools Rugby Season in 2026, one of the most highly anticipated events in the school sports calendar,We extend our best wishes to Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association and all the participating schoolboys & Schools for the 2026 season.”remarked Lasantha Theverapperuma, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC.
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“While thanking Dialog for the continuous support over a number of years powering both the league and knockouts, this tournament enables student athletes to follow their dreams by representing national-level rugby. We hope that this year’s tournament will be played with great spirit and remembered for moments of great sportsmanship displayed throughout the tournament. All the best to all participants in the Dialog Schools Rugby Season 2026,” stated Mr. Buddika Attanayake Newly Appointed , President of the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA).
Dialog is the proud sponsor of the national cricket, volleyball, netball, and esports teams. Dialog is also the primary sponsor of the Sri Lanka Golf Open and Paralympic sports, by powering the National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games. Furthermore, in line with its commitment to empowering the champions of tomorrow, the company continues to support the President’s Gold Cup Volleyball, National Junior and Senior Netball Tournaments, and School Rugby.
