Hyderabad Heroes maintain top spot with dominant 28-0 win over Kolkata Banga Tigers

The Hyderabad Heroes maintained their lead in the HSBC Rugby Premier League with a dominant 28-0 shutout against the Kolkata Banga Tigers at the GMC Balayogi Stadium, relying on high-tempo attack and a disciplined defense.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Heroes remained on top of the points table with an 28-0 victory against the Kolkata Banga Tigers in the HSBC Rugby Premier League at the GMC Balayogi Stadium here on Friday.

The Heroes imposed themselves from the outset with high-tempo attack and quick ball movement, stretching the Tigers’ defence across the field.

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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.