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Zahira College broke a 28-year hoodoo by overturning a 10-point deficit to shock the undefeated St. Peter’s College 38-34!

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Zahira fly-half Imadh Inam showed elite vision near the 22-metre line. Spotting a sudden gap in the Peterite defensive line, he accelerated right through to score beautifully beneath the posts. This was the Swisstek Try of the Match at the game between St. Peter's College vs Zahira College played at the St. Peter's College grounds.

Trailing in Peterite territory, Zahira's powerful rolling maul was illegally collapsed just inches short of the line. The referee immediately awarded a crucial Penalty Try and sent the Peterite captain to the sin bin, blowing the game wide open for Zahira's historic comeback. This was the Moment of the Match at the game between St. Peter's College vs Zahira College played at the St. Peter's College grounds.

Isipathana College put on a dominant masterclass to defeat Royal College 31-12, officially reclaiming the prestigious Major Milroy Fernando Trophy.

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Fullback Nimantha Sandeepa blew the game wide open early in the second half. Spotting a gap in the midfield, he exploited it brilliantly leaving the first defender grasping with a sharp sidestep before powering over the line through sheer determination. This was the Swisstek Perfect Try of the Match at the game between Royal College and Isipathana College played at Havelock Park.

Royal reduced to 14 men and the Green Machine set up a punishing 5-metre lineout maul. While Royal managed to halt the heavy drive inches short, Shaakib Zumri took control stepping through the defense and dove over the white wash. This was the Moment of the Match at the game between Royal College and Isipathana College played at Havelock Park.