Chennai Bulls have stormed into the final of the inaugural Women's Rugby Premier League 2026, set to be played on Tuesday at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. The side topped the league table after five matches under the captaincy of Chantelle Miell, becoming the first team to secure a berth in the championship decider.

A Hard-Fought Path to the Final

Chennai Bulls' league campaign was a study in resilience. They drew matches against Delhi Redz and Mumbai Dreamers, and suffered their only defeat against Kolkata Banga Tigers. However, the side then reeled off three consecutive wins — against Delhi Redz, Kolkata Banga Tigers, and Mumbai Dreamers — to seal top spot and head into the final on the back of strong momentum.

The final victory in the league stage came in the closing play of the match, a nerve-wracking finish that captain Chantelle Miell described as a tribute to the squad's preparation. 'Super excited for the finals. Last night's game was super close but getting across the line in the final play is a great tribute to the girls and how hard they have worked in the last few weeks. Happy to be the first team that has secured its spot in the finals. The team is recouped, refreshed and all set to come back and hopefully win the finals tomorrow,' Miell said.

Key Players Driving the Campaign

The Chennai Bulls squad blends international experience with strong domestic talent. Capped international players Chantelle Miell, Adia Pyke (Vice Captain), Carmen Izyk, and Savannah Bauder have been central to the team's structure. Indian players Amandeep Kaur and Sandhyarani Tudu have also stood out, collecting multiple Player of the Match awards across the league stage.

Notably, senior Indian team member Sandhya Rai was ruled out earlier in the season through injury, but her absence did not derail the Bulls' charge. The squad adapted and continued to deliver results against competitive opponents.

Eyes on Inaugural Championship Glory

For the players, the final represents more than a trophy — it is a chance to write their names into the history of Indian women's rugby. 'Extremely happy to have made the finals and the whole squad is now raring to play the finals. We are focused on the end goal which has always been to become the inaugural champions of the women's edition of the Rugby Premier League,' said Amandeep Kaur.

The Women's Rugby Premier League 2026 marks a landmark moment for the sport in India, providing a structured domestic platform for women's rugby at the elite level for the first time. The final at Gachibowli Stadium on Tuesday will determine who lifts the first-ever title in the competition's history.