Exciting Start to Rugby Premier League Season 2 at Gachibowli Stadium

Rugby Premier League Season 2 Kicks Off

The second season of the Rugby Premier League commenced with exhilarating matches at the Gachibowli Athletics Stadium on Tuesday. The Bengaluru Bravehearts launched their season with a comeback win against the Hyderabad Heroes, while the Delhi Redz also triumphed over the Chennai Bulls later in the day.

Bengaluru Bravehearts Triumph Over Hyderabad Heroes

In a thrilling match, the Bengaluru Bravehearts secured a 28-21 victory against the Hyderabad Heroes. The Heroes started strong in front of their home fans, but the Bravehearts' solid defense allowed them to equalize by halftime. A try from Diego Ardao in the third quarter put Bengaluru ahead, although the Heroes fought back to keep the game competitive. Ultimately, captain Ngarohi McGarvey's late try ensured the Bravehearts' hard-earned win.

Delhi Redz Shock Defending Champions

The Delhi Redz stunned the defending champions, Chennai Bulls, with a 31-21 victory. Josep Serres quickly put the Redz in the lead with a 12-0 scoreline before Filipe Sauturaga got the Bulls on the board early in the second quarter. The Bulls made a strong comeback, with Tololo scoring to take the lead. However, the Redz regained control and entered the final quarter with a 10-point advantage. They skillfully managed the clock in the closing moments to secure their impressive win.

Upcoming Matches

Later in the day, the women's teams were set to compete, with the Chennai Bulls facing the Delhi Redz, the Kolkata Banga Tigers going up against the Mumbai Dreamers, and the men's teams concluding the day with a match between the Kolkata Banga Tigers and the Mumbai Dreamers.