Rugby Premier League Season 2: Mumbai Dreamers top table after 31-14 win
Synopsis
Mumbai Dreamers stormed to the top of the Rugby Premier League Season 2 table with a commanding 31-14 win over Delhi Redz, while Chennai Bulls pulled off a stunning extra-time comeback — scoring 31-27 — to add drama to Day 4 at Hyderabad's GMC Balayogi Stadium.
Key Takeaways
Mumbai Dreamers defeated Delhi Redz 31-14 in the men's match on 19 June to move to the top of the RPL Season 2 table.
Chennai Bulls beat Delhi Redz 31-27 in the women's match after a dramatic extra-time comeback.
Key scorers for Mumbai included Neeraj Khatri , James Turner , and Guillaume Bouche ; Savannah Bauder was decisive for Chennai.
On Day 3, Bengaluru Bravehearts , Delhi Redz (women), and Hyderabad Heroes all won their respective matches.
Shilton van Wyk scored a hat-trick for Bengaluru Bravehearts in Thursday's men's fixture.
All matches are being played at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad .
Mumbai Dreamers climbed to the top of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 2 standings on Friday, 19 June, after defeating Delhi Redz 31-14 in the men's preliminary league match at the Ganti Mohana Chandra (GMC) Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. In the day's other result, Chennai Bulls completed a dramatic comeback to edge Delhi Redz 31-27 in the women's contest on the fourth day of the tournament.
Mumbai Dreamers Dominate Delhi Redz
The men's clash began as a tightly contested affair before Neeraj Khatri broke the deadlock for Mumbai. James Turner quickly added a second try to put the Dreamers in control. Delhi Redz rallied in the second quarter, with Josep Serres scoring their first try through some slick passing play.
Guillaume Bouche restored Mumbai's cushion before the break, and while Patrick Odongo's counterattacking try kept Delhi in the contest, the Dreamers controlled possession and territory throughout the second half to seal a comfortable 31-14 victory and move to the summit of the table.
Chennai Bulls Stage Stunning Women's Comeback
Eden Kilgour gave Delhi Redz an early advantage in the women's match, but Adia Pye responded immediately for Chennai Bulls. A Lavena Cavuru interception try swung momentum back to Delhi, with Kilgour and Cavuru adding further scores to build a healthy lead.
Chennai fought back strongly through Savannah Bauder and Larah Wright in the third quarter before Pye put the Bulls ahead for the first time in the final period. Kilgour restored Delhi's lead, but Bauder broke free in extra time to complete a dramatic 31-27 comeback win for Chennai.
Day 3 Results: Bravehearts, Delhi Redz Women, Hyderabad Heroes Win
On Thursday, Bengaluru Bravehearts, Delhi Redz (women), and hosts Hyderabad Heroes all registered victories at the same venue. In the Bravehearts' match, Akuila Rokolisoa made a strong start before Odongo's interception try levelled for Delhi. Shilton van Wyk scored twice to restore Bengaluru's advantage, with Luciano Gonzalez and Odongo helping Redz regain the lead.
Van Wyk completed a hat-trick early in the second half, Gonzalez replied with a brilliant individual try, and Ngarohi McGarvey kept the Bravehearts ahead before Ryan Apps' long-range effort in the final quarter sealed the result for Bengaluru.
What's Next on Day 4
Later on Friday, the women's franchise Mumbai Dreamers are scheduled to face the Kolkata Banga Tigers, while the men's teams Bengaluru Bravehearts and Kolkata Banga Tigers close out the day's action. With Mumbai Dreamers now leading the standings, the remaining fixtures will determine whether any side can challenge their early advantage in RPL Season 2.
Point of View
But the more telling story is Chennai Bulls' extra-time comeback — the kind of result that builds tournament narratives and viewer investment in a league still establishing its fan base. RPL Season 2's blend of international and domestic talent is raising the quality of play, yet the competition's long-term credibility will depend on whether it can sustain attendance and broadcast momentum beyond its early rounds. Hyderabad's hosting of the event is a deliberate push to grow rugby's footprint in a city more associated with cricket and badminton — a bet worth watching.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men's match on Day 4 of RPL Season 2?
Mumbai Dreamers defeated Delhi Redz 31-14 in the men's preliminary league match on 19 June at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad. The win moved Mumbai Dreamers to the top of the Season 2 standings.
What was the result of the women's match on Day 4?
Chennai Bulls beat Delhi Redz 31-27 in a dramatic women's contest that was decided in extra time. Savannah Bauder's late try completed the comeback for Chennai after Delhi had led for much of the match.
Where is Rugby Premier League Season 2 being played?
RPL Season 2 is being held at the Ganti Mohana Chandra (GMC) Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The venue is hosting all matches in the current phase of the tournament.
Which teams won on Day 3 of RPL Season 2?
Bengaluru Bravehearts, Delhi Redz (women), and Hyderabad Heroes all won their matches on Thursday, the third day of RPL Season 2. Shilton van Wyk's hat-trick was a highlight of Bengaluru's victory.
What matches are scheduled later on Day 4 of RPL Season 2?
Mumbai Dreamers (women) are set to face Kolkata Banga Tigers, followed by a men's match between Bengaluru Bravehearts and Kolkata Banga Tigers to close out the fourth day of RPL Season 2.
