Hyderabad Heroes defeated Mumbai Dreamers 41-17 to win the HSBC Rugby Premier League title. Strong defence, quick counter-attacks and clinical finishing helped Hyderabad dominate the final, while Bengaluru Bravehearts secured third place after edging Chennai Bulls
Hyderabad Heroes and Mumbai Dreamers secured victories to reach the final at Gachibowli. Heroes edged Chennai Bulls 29–24 in a high-intensity clash, while Mumbai Dreamers outlasted Bengaluru Bravehearts 7–5 in a tight defensive battle to book their final berth
Hyderabad Heroes produced a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Redz 26-17 in the HSBC Rugby Premier League at Gachibowli. Key contributions from Diego Ardao, Taitaifono Tavita, Ravuama Seruvakula and Wolfram Hacker helped the Heroes secure an impressive victory
Mumbai Dreamers maintained their unbeaten run, Bengaluru Bravehearts secured a hard-fought win, and Chennai Bulls Women booked a place in the final as multiple teams delivered impressive performances in the Rugby Premier League at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad.
Mumbai Dreamers edged Hyderabad Heroes 12–10 to extend their unbeaten run in the Rugby Premier League Season 2, while Bengaluru Bravehearts defeated Chennai Bulls in a dominant display at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, showcasing high-intensity action in Sunday’s fixtures
Chennai Bulls fly-half Savannah Bauder, the leading scorer in the inaugural women's Rugby Premier League, credited her teammates for her success. The Canadian international also praised the rapid development of Indian players as the Bulls moved closer to a place in the final.
The Rugby Premier League will introduce women’s franchises in its second season, marking a major step for the sport in India. Four men’s teams will field women’s squads, with the player draft scheduled in Hyderabad on April 30.
GMR Sports and Rugby India announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League will be held in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28. The tournament aims to boost rugby’s growth in India with international participation and high-performance competition
As RPL 2025 progresses, Indian players like Prashant Singh and Javed Hussain are thriving under the mentorship of international stars. From discipline to teamwork, the impact goes beyond scoresheets, signaling a promising shift in India’s rugby landscape.
The other franchises in the fray include Manipal Education and Medical Group, InCred, Soham Energy-owned Bengaluru Bravehearts, AVIDSYS Sports-owned Chennai Bulls, RMZ’s Delhi Redz, Hutch Ventures-owned Kalinga Black Tigers, and the Dream 11-owned Mumbai Dreamers
The league will be played in the 7s format of the sport and is slated to be held in September this year and will feature 6 teams in its inaugural season
