Royal vs. Thomians: Live Updates – Schools Rugby Knockouts 2026

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Royal College, Colombo will face S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia in a highly anticipated quarter-final match of the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockouts 2026 President’s Trophy today, March 22nd, at Havelock Park, Colombo.

The match marks a key stage in the tournament, with both schools vying for a place in the semi-finals. The Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout Tournament has drawn significant attention this year, according to reports, with the quarter-final stage intensifying competition across Colombo.

Royal College secured their place in the quarter-finals after defeating S. Thomas’ College, as announced on the Royal Rugby Facebook page. The competition is currently in its most decisive phase, with all four quarter-final matches scheduled to be played in Colombo.

The event is being live-streamed via ThePapare.com, offering wider access to the match for supporters and followers of school rugby in Sri Lanka. Havelock Park is the designated venue for this crucial encounter, and is expected to draw a substantial crowd.

The tournament continues this weekend with other quarter-final matches, though details of those contests were not immediately available. The centralised format of the knockout tournament has been noted as a point of interest throughout the competition.