Bhubaneswar, Jan. 21 -- Defending champions Bihar, last year's runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medalists Maharashtra, and hosts Odisha emerged victorious with commanding performances on Tuesday on the opening day of the Boys' Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, as the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar witnessed a high-scoring start to the knockout journey.

The opening day saw over 1,200 points scored across a full slate of group-stage matches followed by the Pre-Quarterfinals, with the leading contenders asserting early dominance to book their places in the last eight. Bihar were clinical throughout the day, Rajasthan showcased attacking firepower, Maharashtra combined structure with pace, while Odisha t...