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.

One sided affair at the Park as Joes humiliate Kingswood

St. Joseph’s College hosted Kingswood College in a Dialog Schools Rugby League group stage penultimate week clash at the Havelock Park and registered a convincing 55-05 victory to make a strong claim for a top 4 finish in their group.

Isipathana in thrilling 27-24 win over DS

D.S Senanayake College hosted the unbeaten Isipathana College at the Sugathadasa Stadium in a game which can be dubbed as the best game of the season so far. After trailing by 15 points at one point, Isipathana College managed to come from behind and end the hopes of D.S Senanayake to beat the Green Machine after 36 years as the final scoreline read 27-24.

Comfortable win for Thalduwa Buddhist College over Ashoka College Colombo

Thalduwa Buddhist College extended their winning streak, triumphing over Ashoka College Colombo with a commanding 22-05 victory in the Dialog School Rugby League Division 2, played at Kellanivelly Ground.

St. Peter’s Claims a Convincing Victory Over St. Joseph’s

St. Peter’s College extended their winning streak by securing the Rev. Fr. Basil Wiratunga Shield once again, triumphing over arch-rivals St. Joseph’s College with a commanding 25-10 victory in the 5th week of the 2024 Dialog Schools Rugby League, played at Bambalapitiya.

Insurance scheme for schools’ rugby

For the first time in history, a special insurance scheme will be introduced to Sri Lanka’s schoolboy rugby players following an initiative from the Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando.

Royal down Wesley to record fourth win

Royal College recorded their fourth successive win of the Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament with a comfortable 27-14 win over Wesley College in their match played at Havelock Park.

Thurstan College vs St. Joseph’s College | Schools Rugby League 2024 - Photos

D.S Senanayake College vs St. Anthony’s College | Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024

Isipathana prevail to record second win

The second round match of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament between Isipathana and Science played at the Air Force ground in Ratmalana saw the two teams coming into the field looking to record their second win, and it turned out to be a keenly contested game, with league and knockout runner-up of last year, Isipathana, coming out victorious by 19 points to 9.

St. Joseph College vs Zahira College

St. Joseph College vs Zahira College

St. Joseph’s prevail over Zahira with four-point thriller

St. Joseph College avoided another shock defeat as they prevailed with a thrilling with a thrilling four point win over host Zahira (26-22) in the Dialog School Rugby League match played at Maradana yesterday.

Fixtures 2024 St. Joseph College vs Vidyartha College

Fixtures 2024 St. Joseph College vs Vidyartha College

Vidyartha college seizes close victory against St. Joseph’s college

In the season-opening clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024, Vidyartha College triumphed over St. Joseph’s College with a crucial 27-22 victory.

Confident Antonians aim super round spot

St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota, which performed extremely well and became the only side to qualify for round two from Kandy last season, will be all out to reach the Super Round of the Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament this year as well.

Isipathana ready for the title challenge

Isipathana College dubbed the Kings of Schools Rugby who had to be satisfied to play second fiddle last season in both the league and knockout segments have made enormous preparations and are ready for the Under 19 schools rugby title challenge to face the forthcoming schools rugby season scheduled to be kicked off from this week.

Vidyartha field formidable three quarter outfit

Vidyartha College, led by the experienced Gayan Perera, will field a formidable outfit in this year’s Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament.

Newcomers Thurstan look to make an impact

Thurstan College, after being stagnated in the Division 1 Segment ‘B’ League for the last 12 years, and by virtue of having ended as the champions last year, will make their appearance in the Division 1 Segment ‘A’ and will lock horns with the top teams in the tournament.

Joes aiming high as Schools Rugby season set off

St. Joseph’s College, Colombo, will eagerly anticipate a win in their season opener game of the Dialog Inter-School Rugby League 2024 against Vidyartha College on Friday, June 14, at Havelock Park.

Zahira determined to make an impact

Zahira was the second schools rugby team to have earned playing in the top division last season and they began the 2023 season with back to back wins but unfortunately they were unable to make any impression and to keep up the momentum as they fell back in the latter part of the season.

Wesley out to give off their best with young outfit

Wesley College in the past few seasons have performed with credibility but last season they were the most unfortunate side as they underwent close defeats, having dominated proceedings in some of the lost matches and was able to record only one win.