Published: June 20, 2026 at 10:51 am
Bengaluru Bravehearts scored a 14-5 win over Kolkata Banga Tigers in the men’s section to go top of the table on the fourth day of the HSBC Rugby Premier League powered by Avid Season 2 at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Friday.
Chennai Bulls (women) and Kolkata Banga Tigers (women) posted victories in the women’s matches.
Chennai Bulls edge Delhi Redz 31-27
Eden Kilgour gave Delhi Redz an early lead, but Adia Pye responded immediately for Chennai Bulls. Lavena Cavuru’s interception try swung momentum back to Delhi, with Kilgour and Cavuru adding further scores as the Redz built a healthy advantage. The Bulls fought back strongly through Savannah Bauder and Larah Wright in the third quarter before Pye put Chennai ahead for the first time in the final period. Kilgour restored Delhi’s lead, but Bauder broke free in extra time to complete a dramatic comeback victory for the Bulls.
Chennai Bulls scored a 31-27 win over Delhi Redz in the HSBC Rugby Premier League 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday night. Pics: Adimazes
Kolkata Banga Tigers defeat Mumbai Dreamers 19-5
Kolkata Banga Tigers made an aggressive start and were rewarded when Nia Toliver broke through late in the opening quarter to score the first try. The Tigers continued to dominate possession, with Shiniqwa Lamprecht extending their advantage.
Mumbai Dreamers move to top of the table
Mumbai Dreamers increased the pressure after the break, but Kolkata’s defence held firm. Sofia Gonzalez’s try early in the fourth quarter gave the Tigers breathing room, and although Maria Tshiremba pulled one back for Mumbai, the comeback came too late as Kolkata secured the win.
Bengaluru Bravehearts down Kolkata Banga Tigers 14-5
After an evenly contested opening period, Shilton van Wyk broke the deadlock to give Bengaluru Bravehearts the lead in the first quarter. The contest remained tight through the second quarter, with both sides cancelling each other out. Bengaluru stepped up the intensity after the break and Zain Davids extended their advantage with a crucial try. Brady Rush eventually got Kolkata Banga Tigers on the scoreboard in the final quarter, but the Bravehearts remained in control to seal the victory.
