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Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025: Trinity Breaks 38-Year Drought, Peterites Retain General Denis Perera Memorial Shield

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Aug 12, 2025 — 1 min read

The Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 season came to a close with Trinity College Kandy breaking a 38-year hoodoo to claim the league crown, while St Peter's College, guided by veteran coach Sanath Martis, retained the General Denis Perera Memorial Shield for the ninth consecutive year. The Peterites entered as underdogs but overcame Trinity in the season's final match, showcasing a sharp and disciplined display that earned them a 22-20 victory.

Key Takeaways:

Trinity College Kandy broke a 38-year drought to claim the Dialog Schools Rugby League crown, securing 24 points with eight wins in nine games in the A Division League.
St Peter's College, led by veteran coach Sanath Martis, retained the General Denis Perera Memorial Shield for the ninth consecutive year, defeating Trinity in the season's final match 22-20.
The Peterites entered the final match as underdogs but showed a sharp and disciplined display, with skipper Vishenka Silva leading the backline and tireless second-rower Revon Perera powering over for two tries.
Wesley College capped a fine season by edging out S. Thomas' College 43-39 in a pulsating encounter, securing the runner-up position with 19 points and seven wins.
Royal College produced one of the season's great fightbacks, overturning a 3-24 halftime deficit to beat Isipathana College 34-31 and lift the Milroy Fernando Memorial Trophy.
The 2025 Dialog Schools League highlighted the competitive nature of the traditional powerhouses, with St Peter's, Wesley, and Royal College showcasing their resilience and depth.

Statistics:

Trinity College Kandy won 8 games out of 9 in the A Division League season.
St Peter's College retained the General Denis Perera Memorial Shield for the 9th consecutive year.
Wesley College secured 19 points and 7 wins in the A Division League season.
Royal College scored 34 points in the final match against Isipathana College.
The 2025 Dialog Schools League saw a total of 34 tries scored in the final match.

Sources:

Daily News Sri Lanka
HT Digital Content Services

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