Dialog Axiata PLC hosted the Dialog Schools Rugby League Awards 2025 at BMICH on Wednesday (8). The event recognised the champions and runners-up of the 2025 league, bringing together young athletes, coaches, and school officials.
The league, spanning three divisions, featured over 90 schools and 2,700 players from across the island.
This year’s tournament was a showcase of extraordinary talent, skill, and sportsmanship, reaffirming the enduring passion for rugby in Sri Lankan schools.
In Division I, Segment A, Trinity College, Kandy emerged as Cup Champions following a spirited campaign, while Wesley College, Colombo finished as runners-up.
The Plate title was secured by D.S. Senanayake College, with St. Joseph’s College taking second place.
In the Bowl category, St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota triumphed ahead of Mahanama College, who settled for runners-up honours.
Adding to the fiercely contested battles in Segment A, schools such as S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Royal College, Isipathana College, and St. Peter’s College made significant contributions, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the season.
In Division I, Segment B, the Cup was lifted by Prince of Wales College, while Richmond College secured the Plate and St. Aloysius College walked away with the Bowl.
Over in Segment C, Maharagama Central College celebrated Cup glory, with Thalduwa Buddhist School clinching the Plate and St. Anne’s College winning the Bowl.
The Division II encounters also produced memorable rugby. Madeena National School, Madawala were crowned Cup champions, S. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela emerged as Plate winners and Nalanda College claimed the Bowl.
The competition extended into Division III, where rugby champions emerged from all corners of the island.
Among the winners were Zahira College, Mawanella, Sir John Kotelawala College, Mahiyanganaya National School, Orubendiwewa Secondary School, and Badulla Central College.
Spirited runners-up such as Hewaheta Central, Rangiri Dambulu College, Haddaththawa Secondary School, Dehigolla Maha Vidyalaya, and Dharmadutha Central also earned recognition for their outstanding efforts.