Rajans overpower Maliyadeva to set up title decider against Vidyartha

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By Shamseer Jaleel

Dharmaraja College produced a good performance to defeat Maliyadeva College 31 points (5 tries, 3 conversions) to 12 points (2 tries, 1 conversion) in their Dialog Schools Rugby League 1B Under-19 encounter at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium recently.

Rajans and Vidyartha, who occupy the top two positions, will clash for the championship on 20 June, though both have already secured promotion to the Division 1A Schools Rugby League for the 2027 season.

The Rajans’ tries were scored by Naveen Rajapakse, Sasidu Dissanayake, Wageesha Dissanayake, Janith Vimalananda and Pawan Manodya. Sanuka Bandara added three successful conversions to complete the scoring.

Maliyadeva responded with tries by Adithya Ratnayake and Vihanga Nanayakkara. One of the conversions was successfully taken by Menuka Dissanayake.

Referee: Tharindu Perera.