NDB Strengthens Enduring Partnership with Trinity Rugby as Team Sponsor for 2026 Season

(Above -L to R) Rev. Father Araliya Jayasundare, Principal of Trinity College; Kelum Edirisinghe Director/CEO, NDB; Sanjaya Perera, SVP - Personal Banking & Customer Experience, NDB; and Nilantha Ratnayake, Chairman,Old Boys.

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to youth development and sporting excellence as it renewed its partnership with Trinity College Kandy Rugby for the 2026 season, stepping forward this year as the official Team Sponsor. The announcement was made at the Trinity Rugby press conference held recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, marking the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the bank and one of Sri Lanka’s most respected school rugby institutions.

Over the past five years, NDB’s association with Trinity Rugby has evolved into a purposeful partnership anchored in shared values; discipline, leadership, resilience, and excellence. The bank said in a media release that its role as Team Sponsor for 2026 signals both continuity and conviction a reaffirmation of its belief that investing in youth sport is an investment in the nation’s future.

Addressing the gathering, Director and CEO of NDB Bank, Kelum Edirisinghe, reflected on the significance of the sport and noted that rugby at Trinity represents far more than competition; it is a platform that builds character, strengthens camaraderie, and instills perseverance, qualities that define leaders in every sphere of life. He further emphasised that NDB’s continued partnership reflects the bank’s broader commitment to empowering young Sri Lankans to pursue excellence with confidence and integrity.

Trinity Rugby holds a distinguished place in Sri Lanka’s sporting landscape, carrying forward a proud legacy that has shaped generations of sportsmen. The 2026 schools’ rugby season promises to once again deliver high-calibre performances and spirited encounters, including the iconic Bradby Shield fixture, a hallmark event in the country’s school rugby calendar.

By strengthening its support this year, NDB continues to align its corporate purpose with initiatives that foster holistic development.