Hyderabad Heroes Crowned Champions Of Rugby Premier League Season 2

“Extremely extremely proud of the boys throughout the tournament were one of the one of the teams, but I always reminded him that what you needed to prove it so I did more than anything. Just really proud that after all the hard work, they got a reward, which is what we came for, and that was the win. Yeah, in the final man, that was the quality from the team only been together for not even three weeks, so I couldn't ask so much, thank you so much” said Manu Moreno, Captain, Hyderabad Heroes.

“Extremely, extremely proud of the boys. Throughout the tournament, we were definitely one of the one of the better teams, but I always reminded him that what you needed to prove it so that the results will follow. Just really proud that after all the hard work, they got a reward, which is what we came for, and that was the win. Yeah, in the final, that was the quality from the team who has only been together for not even three weeks, so I couldn't ask for much more.” Said DJ Forbes, Head Coach, Hyderabad Heroes.

“Very happy that we were able to get this win, we have worked really hard to be able to achieve this. The way the team has bonded off the field, it was only about finally just showcasing that on the field. Very proud of the team and to be able to win the Indian player of the tournament is only further proof of the effort.” Said Sumit Kumar Roy, Vice Captain, Hyderabad Heroes & Indian Player of the Tournament.

Organised by GMR Sports in partnership with Rugby India, the second season of the league concluded in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy, Mr. Kiran Kumar Grandhi, Corporate Chairman, GMR Group, Mr. Chiranjeevi, Indian actor and philanthropist, Ms. P.V. Sindhu, World Champion and Olympic medallist, Ms. Mrunal Thakur, acclaimed Indian actress, Mr. G.B.S. Raju, Chairman, GMR Airports Ltd., and Mr. Rahul Bose, President, Rugby India and League Commissioner of the Rugby Premier League.

Hyderabad Heroes produced a clinical performance in the final to overcome Mumbai Dreamers by 41-17 and claim the Rugby Premier League Season 2 title.

The Dreamers dominated early possession but were unable to convert it into points as Hyderabad's disciplined defence forced crucial turnovers. The Heroes capitalised through swift counter-attacks, with Francisco Cosculluela's steal setting up Taitaifono Tavita before Manuel Moreno won possession to create an easy finish for Shivam Shukla. Maurice Longbottom then added a drop goal to give Hyderabad complete control heading into the break.

The Heroes maintained their relentless tempo after half-time, with Tavita again creating space on the left for Diego Ardao to score. Mumbai finally found a breakthrough as quicker ball movement released Ethan McFarland, but Hyderabad continued to punish turnovers, with Ardao grabbing his second before Kevin Wekesa finished a flowing move out wide. Terio Tamani extended the advantage early in the final quarter, while James Turner pulled one back for the Dreamers before setting up Sukumar Hembrom late on. However, Hyderabad's clinical finishing and defensive intensity ensured they closed out a commanding victory.