Dehradun, July 8, 2025 – The Junior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025 kicked off in Dehradun today with a thrilling day of action at the Maharana Pratap Sports College, as 27 participating states and union territories competed in the 10th edition of the prestigious national tournament. Day 1 delivered 40 high-octane matches, with a total of 1,273 points scored – reflecting the pace, skill, and intensity of U18 girls’ Rugby in India.
Bihar, Delhi, and Maharashtra were the standout performers, advancing to the quarterfinals with dominant wins while maintaining clean sheets through the group and pre-quarterfinal stages. Last year’s runners-up Odisha also booked their spot in the final eight with a commanding 45-0 win over hosts Uttarakhand.
Joining them in the quarterfinals are Kerala, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam – with UP and Assam making a strong impression this year. Uttar Pradesh stunned 2024 bronze medallists Rajasthan 19-0, while Assam delivered a clinical performance to knock out Group Stage rank #7 side Chhattisgarh.
Among the day’s top scoring encounters, Maharashtra twice crossed the 60-point mark – winning 62-0 over Andhra Pradesh and 61-0 against Madhya Pradesh. Reigning champions Bihar registered the highest score of the day with a 64-0 win over Jammu & Kashmir.
In terms of individual performances, Lakshmi (Delhi) led the scoring charts with 42 points, followed by Naja Fathima P (Kerala) with 41, and Sandhya (Delhi) with 35.
The tournament continues on July 9 with the final knockout rounds and placing matches in the U18 Girls’ category.
The quarter-final line-up is as follows:
West Bengal vs Maharashtra
Kerala vs Odisha
Uttar Pradesh vs Delhi
Assam vs Bihar
Today’s results:
Group Stage
Knockout Stage