Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Black Tigers faced another defeat in the first season of the GMR Rugby Premier League 2025, they lost to Delhi Redz by 21-7, Redz registered their second consecutive win of the of the season at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) on Friday.
The Kalinga Black Tigers kicked off the contest at good speed, and were pushing the Delhi Redz’s defence back. The continued pressure eventually paid off, as Kyle Tremblay picked up a lose ball and ran through for a try, and Maurice Longbottom calmly put it between the posts.
However, before half-time, the Redz roared back into the contest. Matias Osadczuk and Patrick Okongo scored crucial tries, and then Osadczuk wasted no time with the conversions. Midway through the contest, the Redz led 14-7.
The Redz slammed the door shut on the Tigers’ attack in the second half, and didn’t concede an inch. With the Tigers desperate to make progress in the attacking half, the Redz took advantage with Matteo Graziano scoring a try, and Deepak Punia converting the kick to put the seal on the contest. Eventually the Redz won 21-7.
