RPL Season 2 Day 2: Hyderabad Heroes win, Mumbai Dreamers stay unbeaten
Synopsis
Hyderabad Heroes erased the memory of their opening defeat with a commanding 31-17 win over Delhi Redz, while Mumbai Dreamers made it two from two with a 19-7 victory over Bengaluru Bravehearts — establishing themselves as the team to beat in RPL Season 2.
Key Takeaways
Hyderabad Heroes beat Delhi Redz 31-17 on 17 June to claim their first win of RPL Season 2 .
Mumbai Dreamers defeated Bengaluru Bravehearts 19-7 , remaining unbeaten in the tournament.
Taitaifono Tavita scored twice and Wolfram Hacker sealed the match for Hyderabad with a late try.
Lucas Mignot and Guillaume Bouche scored first-half tries for Mumbai; James Turner added a third to close it out.
Both matches were played at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad .
Women's fixtures and the men's Chennai Bulls vs Kolkata Banga Tigers clash followed later on Day 2.
Hyderabad Heroes claimed their first victory of Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 2 on 17 June, defeating Delhi Redz 31-17 in the men's fixture at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. In the day's other men's match, Mumbai Dreamers kept their unbeaten record intact, edging out Bengaluru Bravehearts 19-7.
Hyderabad Heroes End Delhi Redz Resistance
Bouncing back from an opening-day defeat, the Heroes came out firing with early tries from Sumit Kumar and Maurice Longbottom setting the tone. Taitaifono Tavita extended the hosts' lead despite sustained pressure from the Redz, before Luciano Gonzalez and Javed Hussain pulled Delhi back into contention. Tavita struck again in the second half to reassert Heroes' dominance, and though Patrick Odongo kept the Redz in the hunt, a late try from Wolfram Hacker sealed a 31-17 win for Hyderabad.
Mumbai Dreamers Remain Flawless
Mumbai Dreamers applied relentless early pressure on the Bravehearts, earning territory before Lucas Mignot sprinted end-to-end to open the scoring. Guillaume Bouche added a second try before the close of the first quarter to give Dreamers a commanding cushion. Bengaluru finally got on the board late in the third quarter through Motu Opeta, but James Turner collected a loose ball and powered over the line to put the result beyond doubt, completing a 19-7 victory.
What Happened on Day 1
The Heroes' opening defeat — which made their Day 2 turnaround all the more significant — set the context for Wednesday's results. Mumbai Dreamers, by contrast, have now won both their matches in Season 2, establishing themselves as early frontrunners in the league standings.
What Comes Next
The action at Gachibowli continued later on Wednesday with two women's matches — Chennai Bulls vs Kolkata Banga Tigers and Delhi Redz vs Mumbai Dreamers — before the men's franchises Chennai Bulls and Kolkata Banga Tigers met in the day's final fixture. With the tournament still in its early stages, the standings remain fluid and several franchises are yet to find their footing.
Point of View
With tries coming from multiple scorers, suggests a squad depth that other RPL franchises will need to match. Delhi Redz, meanwhile, are yet to register a point and face a mounting challenge to stay relevant in the standings. The RPL is still young, but patterns are forming fast.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the RPL Season 2 Day 2 results?
On Day 2 of RPL Season 2, Hyderabad Heroes defeated Delhi Redz 31-17 and Mumbai Dreamers beat Bengaluru Bravehearts 19-7. Both matches were played at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad on 17 June.
How did Hyderabad Heroes win against Delhi Redz?
Hyderabad Heroes built an early lead through Sumit Kumar, Maurice Longbottom, and two tries from Taitaifono Tavita. Despite Delhi Redz threatening a comeback via Luciano Gonzalez, Javed Hussain, and Patrick Odongo, Wolfram Hacker's late try sealed a 31-17 victory for the hosts.
How did Mumbai Dreamers beat Bengaluru Bravehearts?
Mumbai Dreamers scored through Lucas Mignot and Guillaume Bouche in the first quarter to build a strong lead. Bengaluru's Motu Opeta reduced the deficit late in the third quarter, but James Turner's try confirmed a 19-7 win for the Dreamers.
Are Mumbai Dreamers unbeaten in RPL Season 2?
Yes, Mumbai Dreamers have won both their matches in RPL Season 2, making them the only undefeated side after the opening two days of the tournament.
What other matches were scheduled on Day 2 of RPL Season 2?
Following the two men's matches, Day 2 also featured women's fixtures between Chennai Bulls and Kolkata Banga Tigers and between Delhi Redz and Mumbai Dreamers, concluding with the men's clash between Chennai Bulls and Kolkata Banga Tigers.
