In Men’s Group A, Crocs RF finished the day at the top with eight points after registering two wins and a draw. They began their campaign with a 19-19 draw against Mayurbhanj before securing a commanding 28-0 victory over Puffins RC. Crocs RF then defeated Dahod Thunder 19-12 to strengthen their position at the top of the standings.
Puffins RC finished second with six points, recording victories over Dahod Thunder 19-14 and Mayurbhanj 7-5. Dahod Thunder ended the day in third place with five points, while Mayurbhanj collected four points.
Golden Jackals enjoyed a perfect run in Men’s Group B, finishing on top with nine points from three victories. They defeated BIRD 14-12, Calicut Titans 21-7 and Black Archers 17-15 in a closely contested encounter.
BIRD secured second place with seven points after beating Black Archers 17-7 and Calicut Titans 12-0. Calicut Titans finished with four points, while Black Archers ended the day at the bottom of the group.
In the women’s competition, Mayurbhanj delivered an outstanding performance in Group C, winning all three matches to collect nine points. They opened with a 24-12 victory over Kerala Wolfpack, defeated Crocs RF 14-0 and completed their unbeaten run with a 28-5 win against Dragons RC.
Kerala Wolfpack finished second with seven points after registering convincing victories over Dragons RC 38-0 and Crocs RF 22-0. Crocs RF secured third place with three points, while Dragons RC remained without a win.
Beyond the matches, the opening day featured a T1 Rugby Workshop and a PE Teachers Workshop, offering participants and educators an opportunity to develop their understanding of the sport.
With the tournament continuing until November 1, teams will aim to maintain their momentum and strengthen their positions as the group stage progresses.