Did the Chennai Bulls Showcase Their Dominance Over Kalinga Black Tigers With a 40-21 Victory?

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Key Takeaways
- The Chennai Bulls dominated the match with a score of 40-21.
- Vaafauese Maliko was a key player, scoring multiple tries.
- The match was held at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex in Mumbai.
- Kalinga Black Tigers managed to score but could not keep up with the Bulls' momentum.
- Gaurav Kumar converted all his kicks, contributing to the Bulls' success.
Mumbai, June 26 (NationPress) The Chennai Bulls delivered a masterclass performance today, overpowering the Kalinga Black Tigers with a score of 40-21 in a league match of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League, held at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex on Thursday.
Right from the start, the Chennai Bulls aimed to apply significant pressure on the defence of the Kalinga Black Tigers. The Bulls quickly seized the initiative, with Vaafauese Maliko racing down the wing to score a try. The Tigers responded shortly after with Kyle Tremblay scoring a try, followed by a conversion from Maurice Longbottom.
Manueli Maisamoa then added to the Tigers' total with another try and Ethan Turner successfully converted it; however, the rest of the match was firmly in the Bulls' control. Joseva Talacolo contributed a try for the Bulls, and Vaafauese Maliko crossed the line multiple times, with Gaurav Kumar converting all his attempts.
By the end of the third quarter, the Bulls had established a commanding 12-point lead and maintained their dominance throughout the final phase. Filipe Sauturaga scored a try and added a conversion, while Alexander Davis also found the try zone, backed by Joseva Talacolo’s successful conversion. In the closing moments, Lucas Lacamp managed to score a try for the Tigers, but it was too late to change the outcome.