🔥 Trending Trinity College vs Royal College: Bradby Shield Rugby Match Recap

The results of the rugby matches between Trinity College and Royal College in 2026 show a mixed outcome, with both teams securing significant victories in different competitions.

Trinity College notably clinched the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockouts 2026 President's Trophy by defeating Royal College with a commanding score of 58-26 in the final held at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo ⁴⁷. This victory marked the end of a 15-year wait for silverware for Trinity, who scored ten tries in the match ⁷.

In the Bradby Shield series, the results were more nuanced. Trinity College secured a convincing 39-10 victory in the second leg of the Bradby Shield, reclaiming the trophy ¹. News reports from July 2026 indicated that Trinity crushed Royal to clinch the Bradby Shield triumph with a 72-20 aggregate score ¹. However, other sources mention that Royal College retained the Bradby Shield in the 79th edition, despite losing the second leg 8-3 to Trinity, by holding onto an aggregate score of 18-13 ³⁸. This suggests there might be different Bradby Shield encounters or interpretations of the overall winner based on aggregate scores across different years or specific legs.

Furthermore, in a Dialog Schools Rugby League Cup Segment fixture, Trinity College also secured a significant win against Royal College with a score of 48-15 ⁵.