Dialog Axiata celebrates schools rugby excellence
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider and long-standing partner of schools’ rugby, hosted the Dialog Schools Rugby League Awards 2025 on Wednesday at the BMICH. The prestigious event honoured the champions and runners-up of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025, bringing together young athletes, coaches, school officials, and passionate supporters for an evening of celebration.
The Dialog Schools Rugby League was widely recognised as the most competitive schools’ sporting event in Sri Lanka, spanning three divisions, uniting over 90 Schools and over 2700 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.
(Standing from left): Lasantha Theverapperuma (Group Chief Marketing Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC) handing over the Trophy to Trinity College Rugby Captain M.U. Shafraz along with Kamal Ariyasinghe (President SLSRFA and Additional Secretary to Ministry of Education) at the Dialog Schools Rugby League Awards Ceremony
In Division I, Segment A, Trinity College emerged as Cup champions following a spirited campaign, while Wesley College 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, 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 title and St. Aloysius College walked away with the Bowl title. 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.
Adding a unique dimension to the evening, Dialog also presented the ‘Fan Moment of the Year’ award – a special recognition celebrating the moments that captured the hearts of thousands of rugby fans during the 2025 season.