Rugby Premier League Season: Hyderabad Heroes were crowned champions of the Rugby Premier League Season 2 after defeating Mumbai Dreamers by 41-17 in a thrilling final at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Following an exciting season of world-class rugby action, Hyderabad Heroes lifted the championship trophy and received the winner's prize of Rs. 45 lakhs, while Mumbai Dreamers finished runners-up and claimed Rs. 25 lakhs. Bengaluru Bravehearts secured third place and received prize money of Rs. 15 lakhs.
Rahul Bose, president, Rugby India, said, "The HSBC RPL 2026 Powered by Avid, has been bigger and better than the previous year’s league, in every way: larger crowds, even more world class players, an RPL Women’s league, greater fan engagement both online and offline, more sponsorship, and, we believe, much larger viewing numbers on broadcast. What more could we ask for? Thank you to each and every Indian who has discovered their love for this incredibly exciting sport."
