Hyderabad, June 26 (IANS) The last day of group stage matches in Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League witnessed Hyderabad Heroes remain on top of the points table with a 28-0 victory against the Kolkata Banga Tigers at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Friday.

The Heroes imposed themselves from the outset with high-tempo attack and quick ball movement, stretching the Tigers’ defence across the field. Sumit Roy opened the scoring within minutes before Ravuama Seruvakula sold a clever dummy on the left wing to double Hyderabad’s advantage.

Their crisp passing and ability to exploit space continued to trouble Kolkata in the second quarter, with Kevin Wekesa breaking through after sustained pressure to add another try. Maurice Longbottom kept the momentum going early in the third quarter, while Hyderabad’s disciplined defensive line denied the Tigers any meaningful opportunities, completing a dominant shutout performance.

Later in the day, Chennai Bulls are set to take on the Mumbai Dreamers, while Delhi Redz will face the Bengaluru Bravehearts in the last match of the day.

Earlier on the 10th day of the event, Delhi Redz secured a comfortable 40-28 victory over the Kolkata Banga Tigers, failing to reach the semifinals.

Delhi Redz made a commanding start, patiently building their attacks before Nygel Amaitsa broke through to open the scoring. Samuel Asati and Josep Serres quickly added further tries, while Hitesh Dagar extended the advantage as the Redz dominated possession and territory. With their semi-final hopes hanging in the balance, Kolkata Banga Tigers finally found a response through Vuiviwa Naduvalo before half-time.

Serres struck again after the break, but Naduvalo almost single-handedly dragged the Tigers back into the contest with two brilliant individual tries late in the third quarter. Jon Okeyo restored Delhi’s breathing space in the final period, while Naduvalo produced another moment of magic, though the Redz maintained their composure and controlled the closing stages to secure an important win.

–IANS

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