How Did RPL Season 1 Unfold with Hyderabad Heroes' Biggest Win?

Mumbai, June 17 (NationPress) The Chennai Bulls and the Hyderabad Heroes delivered impressive performances on Tuesday night at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), during the inaugural season of the Rugby Premier League (RPL).

The Chennai Bulls secured a 21-7 victory against the Delhi Redz, while the Hyderabad Heroes dominated the Bengaluru Bravehearts with a staggering 43-7 win, marking the largest victory margin in Season 1 of the RPL.

In the opening match, the Chennai Bulls showcased their extraordinary skills, controlling the game right from the start. The Delhi Redz struggled to mount an attack early on and fell behind due to two tries from Vaafauese Maliko and subsequent conversions by Joaquin Pellandini.

Before the first half concluded, Terry Kennedy nearly sprinted the length of the pitch to score a third try for the Bulls, which was converted by Pellandini, leading to a comfortable 21-0 lead at halftime.

The Bulls maintained a strong defense in the third quarter, preventing the Redz from scoring. However, in the final moments of the game, Matias Osadczuk managed to score for the Redz and converted his kick, altering the final score to 21-7, reflecting the Bulls' complete dominance throughout the match.

In the day’s second match, the Hyderabad Heroes overwhelmed the Bengaluru Bravehearts with an outstanding performance. The Heroes took the lead immediately, with their international players shining brightly. They finished the match with an impressive 43-7 victory, climbing to second place in the standings.

The Heroes started strong, with Joji Nasova and Kevin Wekesa scoring tries in the first quarter, while Terio Tamani converted one of the attempts.

Relentless in their pursuit of more points, the Heroes continued to apply pressure, scoring additional tries through Sumit Roy, Wekesa, and Javed Hussein in the second quarter, with Tamani successfully converting two more kicks. By halftime, they led 31-0.

In the third quarter, the Bengaluru Bravehearts finally got on the scoreboard with a try from Liam Poulton, followed by a conversion from Akuila Rokolisoa. As the game headed into the final quarter, the Heroes maintained a 31-7 lead.

In the closing moments, both Joji Nasova and Wolfram Hacker added tries, with Sukumar Hembrom converting, sealing the match with a commanding 43-7 victory. This also stands as the largest winning margin in the tournament thus far.

Upcoming matches on June 18:

Chennai Bulls vs Kalinga Black Tigers – 1945 HRS

Mumbai Dreamers vs Delhi Redz – 2025 HRS