– Science College produced a superb display of running rugby to dethrone defending champions Wesley College 29-5 in the Cup final of the All Island Under-16 Elite Ten-a-Side Rugby Championship 2026, which concluded at the St. Peter’s College ground in Bambalapitiya.

The achievement was particularly significant for Science College, who had finished runners-up to Wesley in 2025.Science impressed throughout the tournament with their attacking flair, ball movement, and commitment, culminating in a convincing victory over Wesley in the Cup final.Malindu Munasinghe of Science College was adjudged the Best Player of the Tournament after playing a key role in his team’s outstanding campaign.In the Cup semi-finals, Wesley College edged St. Anthony’s College 14-12, while Science College produced an impressive 22-0 win over St. Peter’s College to book their place in the final.

The three Kandy schools won three trophies, with Trinity College, Dharmaraja College, and Vidyartha College securing the Plate, Bowl, and Shield trophies respectively.Trinity defeated Royal College 12-5 in the Plate final, while Dharmaraja College clinched the Bowl with a hard-fought 14-12 victory over Isipathana College.Vidyartha College completed a dominant Shield campaign, defeating Sri Piyarathne College 34-0 in the final.