Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Royal College Colombo produced a superb all-round display of strength, speed, and precision to outclass their traditional rivals S. Thomas' College and retained the prestigious Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy with a record-breaking aggregate victory of 38-19, following a 20-10 win in the second leg at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex on Saturday night.

Led by Anuga Handunpathirana, the Royalists combined tactical intelligence and relentless energy to seal their third consecutive Hayman Trophy triumph, extending their dominance after victories in 2023 and 2024. Their disciplined team play, quick counterattacks, and tight defence left the Thomians struggling to keep pace throughout the contest.

Royal took early control wi...