Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time. While the Dragons claimed the bonus point for their shootout victory, the Royals did enough to secure second place on the points table, setting up a blockbuster Qualifier 1 clash against the Kalinga Lancers on Friday. The Hyderabad Toofans have also booked their place in the playoffs, while S…
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Ranchi, Jan 13 (IANS) Jugraj Singh scored his first hat-trick of the season to ensure a commanding 5-3 win for the Sharchi Bengal Tigers against Tamil Nadu Dragons in the ongoing Hockey India League 2026 (Men) at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday.This was an important win for the Tigers, who were placed 7th in the pool table before this match started, but jumped up to fourth place with this win — keeping their hopes alive in the league.While Jugraj became o…
Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) Kane Russell scored his third hat-trick of the season as HIL GC defeated Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.Russell scored his goals in the 14th, 33rd, and 47th minutes, while Sam Ward (23′) struck the other goal for the HIL GC, while Blake Govers (32′) and Uttam Singh (56′) were successful for Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons.The Dragons started the first quarter on…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season draws closer, the Ranchi Royals and Tamil Nadu Dragons are taking shape, each with a clear tactical identity. While the Royals are built around speed, versatility and attacking transitions, the Dragons have focused on a solid defensive unit backed by top-class goalkeeping and reliable penalty-corner options.Ranchi Royals enter the league as the newest franchise, replacing the former Team Gonasika, and have assembled a squad tha…