Hyderabad Stories published this report on 11 October 2026 as part of a review of June 2026. It was drafted with AI assistance from the reports listed at the end, each read in full; quotations are as those reports printed them. Photo above — G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli.
Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League was played at the G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli from mid-June 2026 — and the home side took the title.
The men's final
On Sunday, 28 June, Hyderabad Heroes beat Mumbai Dreamers 41-17. Diego Ardao scored two tries, Maurice Longbottom added a drop goal before half-time and a steal by Francisco Cosculluela set up another try. Bengaluru Bravehearts beat Chennai Bulls 22-19 for third place. The Heroes took Rs 45 lakh in prize money, Mumbai Rs 25 lakh and Bengaluru Rs 15 lakh. Rugby India president Rahul Bose said the season drew "larger crowds" and "even more world class players".
A first for women's rugby
The season introduced women's franchises for the first time. On 23 June, Delhi Redz beat Chennai Bulls 22-10 in the inaugural women's final; the women's competition featured 48 players, half of them international players from ten countries.
Sources
- Hyderabad Heroes crowned champions of Rugby Premier League Season 2 — IANS, 28 June 2026
- Delhi Redz crowned women's champions at Rugby Premier League — UNI, 23 June 2026
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