Trinity Didn't Win Pretty — But That's What Champions Do | Expert Analysis | RnR S3 EP10

The penultimate weekend of the Dialog Schools Rugby League delivered the match of the season. And the expert analysis of Episode 10 breaks down every result, every implication and everything riding on the final weekend. Trinity beat Zahira at Maradana by five points in a game that had 67 points, a crowd that believed every minute and both teams throwing absolutely everything at it. But the panel is clear — it was not a pretty win. Shan Althaf had his quietest game of the season. Abdul Malik was put under pressure throughout. Zahira neutralised both playmakers simultaneously and for long periods Trinity had no answer. And then came the moment that decided the game. A chip kick from Udan Wijekoon that had absolutely no business producing anything. Two Zahira players chasing back. And Akash Fernando — who had absolutely no business being the first man to touch down — got there through nothing but pure relentless effort. Not talent. Not skill. Just effort. That is what champions do. But Trinity have not won the league yet. They come to St Peter's grounds this weekend — never an easy place to play — and the panel raises genuine concern. The scrum wobbled against Zahira. The lineout wobbled against Zahira. And St Peter's have a back three that will counter-attack everything Trinity kicks at them. If there are dog legs and miscommunication between the Trinity centres — with Manzil potentially unavailable — then St Peter's three-quarters could make Trinity pay. St Peter's beat Royal in a game the panel describes as a comedy of errors. But the interesting detail — when St Peter's lost their second row to a red card that is when they actually turned it on and ran Royal off the park. Blessing in disguise. And something to think about going into the Trinity game. Zahira are four points behind Trinity with one game to play against Isipatana. They are still alive but their fate is no longer in their own hands. They need St Peter's to do them a favour. In the plate — St Joseph's hold on to beat Thurston by two points to all but seal the plate championship. The panel pays tribute to Thurston's season — particularly their centre pairing of Rajapaksa and Saleh who have been the best midfield combination in schools rugby this season. Ananda go down heavily to St Anthony's. Sri Sumangala continue to disappoint in the second round. In the bowl — Kingswood are on the verge of the bowl title. Science beat Mahanama 52-7. Lumbini keep themselves alive. Mahanama's fate is all but sealed. Final weekend fixtures broken down in full. Trinity vs St Peter's. Zahira vs Isipatana. Wesley vs Royal. St Joseph's vs Sri Sumangala. Thurston vs Ananda. St Thomas' vs St Anthony's. Kingswood vs Lumbini. DS vs Mahanama. Science vs Prince of Wales. Everything gets decided this weekend. Watch the full Episode 10 of Ruck N Roll Season 3 now. #RuckNRoll #SchoolsRugby #DialogSchoolsRugby #ExpertAnalysis #TrinityCollege #ZahiraCollege #StPetersCollege #RoyalCollege #UdanWijekoon #ShanAlthaf #PodHub #Vantage