The opening weekend of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026 Super Round delivered plenty of drama across the Cup, Plate and Bowl Segments, with title contenders making statements, thrilling comebacks, and several closely fought battles. Defending champions Trinity began their Cup campaign in dominant fashion, Zahira recorded a historic victory over St. Peter’s, while Isipathana reclaimed the Major Milroy Fernando Trophy.
Trinity Blow Away Wesley in Cup Segment Opener
Trinity College produced a dominant second-half performance to overpower Wesley College 43–10 in their Dialog Schools Rugby League 2026 Cup Segment opener. The defending champions set the tone early through Achintha Jayasena, Udan Wijekoon, and Nisith Kumarasinghe, before cutting loose after the break with fluent attacking rugby and clinical finishing, including a hat-trick for Jayasena and a well-executed team try finished by Minula Yaddehige. Wesley showed glimpses of resistance through a rolling maul try and an interception score but were outclassed by Trinity’s structure, pace, and execution.
Full Time: Wesley College 10 – 43 Trinity College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Achintha Jayasena (Trinity College)
>>Isipathana reclaim Milroy Fernando Trophy with dominant victory over Royal
Zahira Stun St. Peter’s with Remarkable Comeback Victory
Zahira College produced a stunning second-half fightback to edge St. Peter’s College 38–34 in a thrilling Cup Segment encounter. St. Peter’s controlled long spells through strong attacking phases and forward pressure, building a halftime advantage, but Zahira stayed in contention through disciplined play and key early scores. The visitors turned the match after the break with decisive tries from Shahib Ishan and a composed kicking performance from Saifullah Sulfikar, before holding off a late surge from the hosts to seal a famous win.
Full Time: St. Peter’s College 34 – 38 Zahira College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Saifullah Sulfikar (Zahira College)
Isipathana Clinch Major Milroy Fernando Trophy After Second-Half Surge
Isipathana College secured a 31–12 victory over Royal College at Havelock SC Grounds to reclaim the Major Milroy Fernando Trophy after a tightly contested first half. Royal started strongly through Dinuka Perera and a rolling maul try from Akira Yatawara, but discipline issues and multiple yellow cards disrupted their rhythm. Isipathana capitalised after the break with tries from Newith Mewnaka, Dilum Senadheera, and a key score from Nimantha Sandeepa, pulling away with superior execution and control.
Full Time: Isipathana College 31 – 12 Royal College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Nimantha Sandeepa (Isipathana College)
>>Trinity Blow Away Wesley to Kick Off Cup Segment in Style
St. Joseph’s Open Plate Campaign with Confident Win Over S. Thomas’
St. Joseph’s College made a strong start to their Plate Segment with a 29–15 victory over S. Thomas’ College at Longden Place, retaining the Lady Jayathilake Memorial Shield. The Josephians struck early through Riane Jayawardana and added further scores via Shaveen De Soysa and Inosh Silva, while controlling key moments through forward dominance and breakdown pressure. S. Thomas’ responded with tries from Amaan Imran and Vishva Akash, but struggled to maintain consistency against a disciplined Josephian outfit.
Full Time: St. Joseph’s College 29 – 15 S. Thomas’ College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Adriyano Candappa (St. Joseph’s College)
Thurstan Edge St. Anthony’s in Nittawela Nail-Biter
Thurstan College held their nerve to secure a dramatic 14–12 victory over St. Anthony’s College in a tightly contested Plate Segment clash at Nittawela Rugby Stadium. Both sides were locked 7–7 at halftime after early tries from Nehad Sally and Lakwin Manthilake. St. Anthony’s briefly led in the second half through Dinuka Jayasundara, but Thurstan responded late with a powerful forward-driven try finished by Ruchira Hishan. A decisive late conversion by Amindu Rajapaksha sealed the win in a match defined by defence and missed opportunities.
Full Time: Thurstan College 14 – 12 St. Anthony’s College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Amindu Rajapaksha (Thurstan College)
>>St. Joseph’s Deliver Statement Win Over S. Thomas’
Ananda Come Back Strong to Outclass Sri Sumangala
Ananda College produced a powerful second-half performance to beat Sri Sumangala College 31–12 in their Plate Segment clash at Pallekele. After trailing early, Ananda responded through penalties from Deneth Chamuditha and a try from Januga Peries to edge ahead at halftime. The Colombo side then dominated after the break with forward power, as Ovindu Vibuja scored twice and Chamuditha controlled proceedings with the boot to secure a convincing win.
Full Time: Sri Sumangala College 12 – 31 Ananda College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Deneth Chamuditha (Ananda College)
DS Senanayake Survive Cambrian Fightback
DS Senanayake College held off a late surge from Prince of Wales College to claim a 27–21 victory in their Bowl Segment opener at Ratmalana. The Donz led 10–7 at halftime through tries from Inod Thamel and Buddhitha Rusiru before extending their advantage with further scores from Kaushal Priyalal and Rusiru’s brace. Prince of Wales fought back strongly in wet conditions with late tries from Sithija Ramesh and sustained pressure, but DS Senanayake’s early cushion proved decisive.
Full Time: Prince of Wales College 21 – 27 DS Senanayake College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Buddhitha Rusiru (DS Senanayake College)
Science College Dominate Lumbini to Strengthen Survival Push
Science College produced a commanding 26–10 win over Lumbini College at Havelock Park in their Bowl Segment encounter, taking control early with a 19–0 halftime lead. Skipper Demitha Silva, Malintha Marasinghe, and a penalty try set the platform before Chanuka Iwansha added a bonus-point score in the second half. Lumbini replied through a penalty and a late try from Thisun Perera, but Science’s defensive structure and forward dominance ensured a comfortable victory.
Full Time: Science College 26 – 10 Lumbini College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Methuka Edirisinghe (Science College)
Kingswood Pull Away After Tight First Half to Beat Mahanama
Kingswood College secured a 29–12 win over Mahanama College in their Bowl Segment clash in Rajagiriya, pulling away after a narrow 10–12 halftime deficit. Mahanama started strongly with tries from Mandilu Hapuhinna and Kalhara Dias, but Kingswood stayed in touch through a penalty and a try from skipper Sachintha Naweesha. The visitors took control after the break with a penalty try and a powerful finish from Menusha Marasinghe, before Naweesha sealed the win with a late individual score.
Full Time: Mahanama College 12 – 29 Kingswood College
Swisstek Perfect Player of the Match: Sachintha Naweesha (Kingswood College)
