The second week of the super round of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026 produced another exciting round of fixtures across all segments. St. Peter’s, Trinity and Zahira secured key wins to boost their campaigns, while Thurstan, Ananda and St. Joseph’s impressed in the Plate. In the Bowl segment, Science, Lumbini and Kingswood also registered important victories in a competitive weekend of school rugby.
Zahira Stay in the Hunt with Dominant Wesley Win
Zahira College produced a commanding performance to defeat Wesley College and keep their Cup Segment title hopes alive. Muzil Samath starred with a hat-trick while Shafiullah Zulfikar controlled proceedings with his accurate kicking. Wesley showed glimpses of a comeback, but Zahira’s superior second-half display sealed an important victory ahead of a crucial showdown with Trinity.
Full Time: Wesley College 24 (4T,2C) – Zahira College 38 (6T,4C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Muzil Samath (Zahira College)
>>Zahira hammer Wesley to keep title hopes alive
Trinity Deliver Ruthless Display Against Royal
Trinity College delivered a ruthless attacking display to dismantle Royal College and complete their second emphatic win over their traditional rivals this season. Their devastating counter-attacking game proved too much for Royal to handle, with Minula Yaddehige and Abdul Malik among the standout performers. Despite two late tries from Royal, Trinity underlined their championship credentials with a dominant performance.
Full Time: Trinity College 48 (7T,5C,1P) – Royal College 15 (2T,1C,1P)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Nisith Kumarasinghe (Trinity College)
Peterites Survive Late Green Machine Charge
St. Peter’s College delivered a clinical attacking display and held off a spirited Isipathana comeback to secure a vital victory at Havelock Park. Nethshan Manthusha scored twice while Rashwin Sabar was instrumental in attack as the Peterites built a commanding lead. Isipathana fought back strongly in the closing stages, but missed conversions ultimately proved costly.
Full Time: Isipathana College 25 (5T) – St. Peter’s College 29 (5T,2C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Nethshan Manthusha (St. Peter’s College)
>>Peterites Dig Deep to Repel Isipathana Fightback
Sally Inspires Thurstan to Crucial Victory
Thurstan College showcased resilience and attacking brilliance to overcome Sri Sumangala College in a crucial Plate Segment encounter. Ahad Sally inspired the victory with a sensational individual display, while S.K. Tharusha crossed twice for the hosts. Despite Sri Sumangala’s explosive start, Thurstan’s composure and forward dominance proved decisive.
Full Time: Thurstan College 27 (4T,2C,1P) – Sri Sumangala College 17 (3T,1C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Ahad Sally (Thurstan College)
Ananda Keep Plate Hopes Alive
Ananda College produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat S. Thomas’ College and strengthen their Plate Segment campaign. Senuth Randinu and Januga Peiris spearheaded the attack, while Dineth Chamuditha controlled proceedings superbly off the tee. The Thomians threatened a comeback, but Ananda’s strong finish secured a deserved victory.
Full Time: Ananda College 37 (5T,3C,2P) – S. Thomas’ College 24 (3T,3C,1P)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Januga Peiris (Ananda College)
St. Joseph’s Break Antonian Hearts Late On
St. Joseph’s College produced a dramatic late comeback to edge out St. Anthony’s College and boost their Plate Championship hopes. Sathira Gunathilake scored twice as the Josephians overturned a second-half deficit, before Adriyano Candappa slotted the decisive penalty in the dying moments to seal a thrilling victory.
Full Time: St. Joseph’s College 23 (4T,1P) – St. Anthony’s College 20 (3T,1C,1P)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Sathira Gunathilake (St. Joseph’s College)
Science Grind Out Crucial Bowl Victory
Science College held their nerve in a pulsating encounter to secure a thrilling victory over D.S. Senanayake College. Pahan Nesadu orchestrated proceedings brilliantly while Nethum Senarathna bagged a brace for the hosts. DS mounted a stirring comeback to briefly take the lead, but Science’s defensive resilience in the closing stages proved the difference.
Full Time: Science College 37 (5T,3C,2P) – D.S. Senanayake College 36 (6T,3C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Pahan Nesadu (Science College)
>>Science Grind Out Thrilling Victory Over D.S. Senanayake
Lumbini Secure First Win of 2026
Lumbini College recorded their first victory of the season with a hard-fought win over Mahanama College. Skipper Sachintha Induwara produced a captain’s performance, contributing two tries, five conversions and a penalty. Mahanama launched a late fightback with three unanswered tries, but Lumbini held firm to secure an important victory.
Full Time: Lumbini College 38 (5T,5C,1P) – Mahanama College 31 (5T,3C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Sachintha Induwara (Lumbini College)
>>Lions thrash the Tuskers for the 2nd time in 2026
Kingswood Cruise Past Prince of Wales
Kingswood College continued their impressive Bowl Segment form with a dominant victory over Prince of Wales College. After a tightly contested first half, the lads from Randles Hill took complete control after the break, producing an outstanding attacking display to pull away and secure their most convincing win of the campaign.
Full Time: Kingswood College 34 (5T,3C,1P) – Prince of Wales College 05 (1T)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Sachintha Naweesha (Kingswood College)
