Science Stun Thurstan - (PHOTOS)

Science College stunned the high-riding Thurstan side 26-14 at Mt Lavinia yesterday to secure their first win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament.

38 Years. ’One unforgettable team’

Trinity College Kandy becomes unbeaten champions of the Dialog Axiata Schools Rugby League 2025.

Joes thrash Sri Sumangala

Jaguars in Joes clothing turned up at the CR & FC for their final fixture of Round 1, injected with shots of “Arrogance”, whose shipment was delayed by a few weeks, possibly owing to the delays in the shipping lines, completely overpowered the opponents during the full seventy minutes of the game, without even giving themselves a break, or cutting the visitors any slack whatsoever, to totally annihilate a much-improved Sri Sumangala unit.

Joes get mauled by Trinity

Trinity College Kandy’s Mauls seemed to be a tad too much for the Saints to hold off, let alone handle, as it saw the visitors dominating the game and piling up points in the first half at Longdon Place.

Joes restrain Royal’s Try Spree

The marching Saints put up a gallant performance to disrupt the free flowing Try spree of the Royal Tuskers on a dry Friday evening.

Schools Rugby Royal down St. Joseph’s to record third win

Royal recorded an easy 33 points to 14 win over St. Joseph’s in the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament played at the Royal Sports Complex ground yesterday to chalk up their third successive win of the tournament.

Joes kick-off in style, beating both Thurstan & Rain

St. Joseph’s College Maradana, marked their maiden victory at the 2025 edition of the Schools Rugby League against Thurstan College, at a weather-stricken semi paddy field-like CR & FC, at Longdon Place.

Wesley cruise through to second successive win with ease

Wesley cruised through to their second successive win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament with an easy 29 points to 10 win over DSS in the match played at Longdon Place.

Joes’ Duel at the Hills ends in draw

St. Joseph’s College Maradana took a trip up the Hills for their maiden game in the 2025 Schools Rugby League, following their one-off cameo, but impactful appearance at the Knockouts, to play against the very same team they faced at the previous season’s curtain raiser, but this time with the hope of returning the favour.

Dialog Schools Rugby League: Isipathana’s late burst too much for Mahanama

Isipathana showed their prowess as they struck back in the latter stages of the game, and the late burst proved to be too much for Mahanama as they chalked up a comfortable 34 points to 19 win, played at Havelock Park, to begin their Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament campaign on a winning n

Zahira begin campaign in style

Zahira College began their Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament campaign in style with a convincing 54 points to 19 win over Dharmaraja in the match played at Zahira ground in Maradana.

DSS escape with narrow win over Ananda - PHOTO

DSS was made to fight their way in their Dialog Schools Rugby League encounter against Ananda, played at the Ananda ground in Rajagiriya, as they escaped with a close four-point (22-18) win to record their second win of the tournament.

Isipathana prevail over Royal to qualify for final - PHOTOS

Defending champions Isipathana prevailed against Royal by 24 points to 17 in the second semifinal of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament played at the Sugathadasa Stadium to advance to the final.

Trinity Romp past Zahira into final

A second half rally by Trinity helped Trinity overcome Zahira by 29 points to 12 in the first semi-final of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament played at the Royal Sports Complex ground in Reid Avenue.

Amika heroic helps Royal book berth to semis

Royal College’s centre Amika Samarasinghe put in a heroic display as four tries paved the way for his side to record a convincing 41 points to 24 over D.S. Senanayake College in the quarter-final encounter of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament played at Havelock Park.

Isipathana made to fight hard to enter semis

Defending champions Isipathana did not have things easy against Wesley in their quarter-final encounter of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament played at the Royal Sports Complex ground in Reid Avenue, as they were made to fight hard to record a win by 24 points to 10.

St. Peter’s outclass Thurstan

In a one-sided match of Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament pre-quarter match played at the Royal Sports Complex ground, the defending champions St. Peter’s outclassed Thurstan by 51 points to 8.

Royal make it to quarters with close win

Royal made it to the quarter final of the Dialog Schools Knockout tournament with a close four-point win over Kingswood in the quarter final encounter played at Longdon Place.

Wesley’s second half burst too much for St. Joseph’s

Wesley trailing St. Joseph’s 12-18 at the breather, came back with vengeance to pull off a stunning win 36-23 win in the prequarter final encounter of the Dialog Schools Knockout rugby tournament played at the Royal Complex ground.

Air Force signs 15 school-leavers

Air Force Sports Club have boosted their squad by signing 15 school-leavers ahead of the Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament.

Police strengthen pack after historical season

Police Sports Club landed their first major trophy after three decades when they won the Clifford Cup last season. Although they had to settle for a middle table finish in the league, the last year would go down as one of their most memorable seasons.

Havies bank on young blood

Havelock Sports Club who have traditionally depended on their seniors may look to draw young blood ahead of Inter Club League Rugby Season.

Royal and S. Thomas’ clash for Gunaratne Trophy

The traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College will clash for the Michael Gunaratne Memorial Trophy in their annual Inter-Schools rugby encounter at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo tomorrow commencing at 4.15 p.m.

Petes look for repeat, Pathana seek revenge

The defending champions St. Peter’s College will take on Isipathana College in the President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Under-19 Knock-Out Rugby Tournament final at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo Sunday.

Mahanama emerge Premier Trophy Champions

Mahanama College, Colombo emerged Premier Trophy champions when they recorded a close 24-12 win over Ananda College, Colombo in the Inter-Schools Knock-Out Tournament final played at Havelock Park.

Zumri’s extra time try steers Isipathana to final

Isipathana prevailed against S. Thomas’ in the second semi-final of the Dialog Schools knockout tournament played at the Royal Sports Complex ground, with the match ending on 20 points each at the end of full time, which left the ultimate result to be decided on the ten-minute extra time.

Wesley down DSS to enter K/O semis

Wesley College went through some anxious moments before pulling off a close 27-20 win over D. S. Senanayake College in their Inter-Schools Under-19 President’s Trophy Knock-Out Rugby Tournament first quarter-final encounter played at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.

S. Thomas’ retains Lady Jayatileke Shield with comfortable win

S. Thomas’ College retained the Lady Jayatileke Shield in their annual rugby encounter against St. Joseph’s College when they came out victorious with a comfortable 43 points to 31 in the 65th match of the series played at Havelock Park yesterday. The win saw the Thomians chalking up their 45th win of the series, Josephians 17 with three ending in draws.

St. Joseph’s humbled by ruthless Wesley

Pathanas second half burst too much for Thoras

Isipathana prevailed in what was expected to be a closely contested affair in their final encounter of the Dialog Schools Rugby League encounter against S. Thomas’ with a comfortable 41 points to 27 win played at Havelock Park, which saw them ending their campaign on a winning note and also with a 100 percent record of seven wins out of seven.