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Telangana CM presents Rugby Premier League trophy to Hyderabad Heroes after 41-17 victory

Hyderabad Heroes clinched the HSBC Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 2 title on Sunday, overpowering Mumbai Dreamers with a score of 41-17 at Gachibowli Stadium. For their victory, they took home a prize of ₹45 lakh. Additionally, the league launched a women's division, with Delhi Redz emerging as the first champions.

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Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
Telangana CM presents Rugby Premier League trophy to Hyderabad Heroes after 41-17 victory

Key Takeaways

  • •The Hyderabad Heroes triumphed over the Mumbai Dreamers with a score of 41-17 in the final at Gachibowli Stadium on Sunday.
  • •Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy presented the championship trophy to the Hyderabad Heroes after their victory.
  • •The Hyderabad Heroes received a prize of ₹45 lakh, while the Mumbai Dreamers earned ₹25 lakh as runners-up.
  • •This season featured 84 players, including 54 international athletes from 19 countries and 30 Indian players.
  • •Delhi Redz won the inaugural women’s Rugby Premier League, which included four franchises and 14 matches.

Hyderabad Heroes seized HSBC Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 2 crown,crushing Mumbai Dreamers 41-17 in decisive final at Gachibowli Stadium on Sunday. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy presented trophy, attending as chief guest to witness home team’s triumph firsthand.

Champions Hyderabad Heroes bagged ₹45 lakh,while Mumbai Dreamers took ₹25 lakh as runners-up. Bengaluru Bravehearts clinched third place, defeating Chennai Bulls in playoff, earning ₹15 lakh.

This RPL season,organized by GMR Sports with Rugby India, featured six men’s teams battling across 34 matches over 13 days . 84 players hit field,including 54 internationals from 19 countries and 30 Indians. Women's Rugby Premier League also launched, with four teams playing 14 matches . Delhi Redz claimed inaugural title.

Rahul Bose, Rugby India president,said this season surpassed first in attendance,competition, sponsorship,fan engagement. Sujoy Ganguly, GMR Sports CMO,stressed successful season fits their vision of building new sports ecosystems in India . Can they keep momentum going?

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