The third week of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026 Super Round delivered another exciting weekend of action, with the Cup Segment taking centre stage. Defending champions Trinity College remained the only unbeaten side after edging Zahira in a thriller, while St. Peter’s kept their title hopes alive with a hard-fought win over Royal. Wesley also stunned Isipathana to record their first victory over the Green Machine since 2019. Meanwhile, Kingswood moved to the brink of the Bowl Championship, while St. Joseph’s strengthened their grip on the Plate title race with a crucial victory.
Kingswood Edge Closer to Bowl Glory
Kingswood College officially secured the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026 Bowl Championship after surviving a dramatic 38-34 battle against D.S. Senanayake College at Bogambara Stadium. Imad Jhan and skipper Sachintha Naweesha were among the key contributors, while Shamith Safraz controlled proceedings with the boot. D.S. Senanayake mounted a late comeback through Praveen Lakmal and Yasanda Ravindra, but Kingswood held their nerve to clinch the game.
Full Time: Kingswood College 38 (6T, 4C, 1P) – D.S. Senanayake College 34 (6T, 2C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Menusha Marasinghe (Kingswood College)
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Science Run Riot Against Mahanama
Science College produced one of their finest performances of the season to dismantle Mahanama College 52-7 in Mount Lavinia. Methuka Edirisinghe orchestrated the attack superbly, while Nethum Methsen, Malindu Munasinghe, Riveen Edirisooriya and Demitha Silva all crossed over in a dominant eight-try display. Mahanama managed a consolation through Emith Kumarasinghe, but Science were simply too powerful throughout the contest.
Full Time: Science College 52 (8T, 6C) – Mahanama College 07 (1T, 1C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Pahan Nesadu (Science College)
Lumbini Turn the Tide to Confirm Cambrian Relegation
Lumbini College delivered another composed display to defeat Prince of Wales College 28-13 and move a step closer to retaining their Division 1 status. Prince of Wales controlled much of the opening half through Suren Nimsara, but Lumbini’s superior fitness and execution proved decisive after the break. Pawan Nethmina, Hasaral Nethsara, Sashan Prabuddha and Lakshan Perera all touched down, while Sachintha Induwara was flawless with the boot. The defeat officially confirmed Prince of Wales’ relegation from Division 1 Segment A.
Full Time: Prince of Wales College 13 (2T, 1P) – Lumbini College 28 (4T, 4C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Pawan Nethmina (Lumbini College)
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Antonians Unleash Second-Half Blitz to Silence High riding Ananda College
St. Anthony’s College produced a devastating second-half display to overpower Ananda College 48-26 in Rajagiriya and strengthen their Plate title ambitions. Yohan Gunawardhana starred with a brace, while Vimukthi Kodikara, Dinuka Jayasundara and Josua Gunawardhana also crossed over. Ananda remained competitive through Nipun Alok, Nadeeja Wanasinghe and Nethsara Kodithuwakku, but the Antonians’ superior attacking efficiency ultimately proved the difference.
Full Time: St. Anthony’s College 48 (7T, 5C, 1P) – Ananda College 26 (4T, 3C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Yohan Gunawardhana (St. Anthony’s College)
St. Joseph’s Survive Thurstan Scare to Move Within Reach of Plate Title
St. Joseph’s College held off a spirited Thurstan College fightback to secure a dramatic 24-22 victory and take a significant step towards the Plate Championship. Inosh Silva, Dion Fernando, Sithanga Liyanage and Theekshana Jayasinghe scored for the Josephians, while Thurstan remained in contention through Akeesha Pushpakumara’s brace and tries from Tharindu Senarathna and Rasanjana Nirmal. A missed conversion at the death denied Thurstan a share of the spoils.
Full Time: Thurstan College 22 (4T, 1C) – St. Joseph’s College 24 (4T, 2C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Sithanga Liyanage (St. Joseph’s College)
Thomians Run Riot Against Sri Sumangala
St. Thomas’ College recorded their first Super Round victory in emphatic fashion, brushing aside Sri Sumangala College 42-12 at Havelock Park. Zaydaan Akbar and Mayanka Dias were outstanding throughout, each playing key roles in a six-try performance. Maleesha Karunatilaka scored both tries for the visitors, but the Thomians dominated possession and territory to secure a comfortable win.
Full Time: St. Thomas’ College 42 (6T, 6C) – Sri Sumangala College 12 (2T, 1C)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Zaydaan Akbar (St. Thomas’ College)
Trinity Beat Zahira in a Modern-Day Classic
Trinity College maintained their unbeaten record and strengthened their title defence with a thrilling 37-32 victory over Zahira College in arguably the match of the season. Achintha Jayasena and Akash Fernando both scored doubles, while Shan Althaf controlled proceedings brilliantly with his all-round play. Zahira refused to back down through Afham Abdeen, Ahamed Arafath, Muzil Samath and Basith Feroze, but Trinity’s composure in key moments proved decisive as they emerged as the only unbeaten team remaining in the Cup Segment.
Full Time: Trinity College 37 (5T, 3C, 2P) – Zahira College 32 (4T, 3C, 2P)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Akash Fernando (Trinity College)
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Wesley Shock Isipathana at the Death
Wesley College produced one of the biggest upsets of the season, defeating Isipathana College 27-25 for their first victory over the Green Machine since 2019. Jonathan Wijayasinghe, Nelith Hapugala, Prarthana Rodrigo, Liam Onasiz and Abdul Rahuman all crossed over as Wesley repeatedly answered Isipathana’s challenges. Rismi Jafrad scored twice for the visitors, but Wesley held their nerve in a dramatic finish.
Full Time: Wesley College 27 (5T, 1C) – Isipathana College 25 (4T, 1C, 1P)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Liam Onasiz (Wesley College)
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Wahab Hat-Trick Keeps Peterites in the Title Hunt
St. Peter’s College overcame a second-half red card to secure a vital 27-22 victory over Royal College and keep their championship aspirations alive. Jamal Wahab delivered a sensational hat-trick, while Revone Perera also crossed over in a courageous display from the Peterites. Royal responded through Akira Yatawara’s brace alongside tries from Kavan Ekanayake and Uthsara Wijerathne, but St. Peter’s resilience proved enough to reclaim the B.C. Anghie Trophy.
Full Time: Royal College 22 (4T, 1C) – St. Peter’s College 27 (4T, 2C, 1P)
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Jamal Wahab (St. Peter’s College)
