Rugby Premier League 2026: Chennai Bulls make it to final of inaugural women's edition
Hyderabad, June 23
Chennai Bulls has stormed its way into the finals of the inaugural women's edition of the Rugby Premier League 2026 that will be played on Tuesday at the Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad. Led by Chantelle Miell, Chennai Bulls has topped the table after five league matches, earning a spot in the finals.
"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," said Chantelle Miell, Captain, Chennai Bulls.
"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, Chennai Bulls.
Captain Chantelle Miell, Adia Pyke, Carmen Izyk and vice-captain Savannah Bauder, have proved their mettle as capped international players. The Indians Amandeep Kaur and Sandhyarani Tudu remain the standout in the squad winning a few player of the match awards as well. Sandhya Rai, a senior member of the Indian team as well was ruled out earlier in the season but that did not stop the Chennai Bulls juggernaut in their quest for the inaugural trophy.
Chennai Bulls have had balanced results in the league stage with two draws against Delhi Redz and Mumbai Dreamers, respectively. They chalked up their lone defeat against Kolkata Banga Tigers before going on a three-match streak against Delhi Redz, Kolkata Banga Tigers and Mumbai Dreamers. Beating all three other teams before the finals proves to be a massive morale boost moving into the last battle.
— ANI
Reader Comments
What a turnaround after that loss to Kolkata Banga Tigers! Three straight wins is no joke. Chantelle Miell seems like a brilliant captain - her comments about the team being 'recouped and refreshed' show real leadership. Can't wait for the final at Gachibowli! 🏆
Good to see rugby getting attention in India, but let's be honest - with only 4 teams, the competition is very limited. The league needs more teams and better grassroots development to truly grow the sport. Still, congrats to Chennai Bulls for making history! Just hope the final is competitive.
So proud of Sandhya Rai being a senior Indian team member - even though she's injured, her presence must be inspiring to the younger players. The balance of international experience and local talent is exactly what Indian sports needs. Hoping this league inspires more girls to take up rugby! ✨
Are there any Indian coaches or support staff in this league? The article only mentions foreign players. For rugby to really grow in India, we need local expertise being developed too. Good for the players, but the structure needs more Indian representation behind the scenes as well. Just my two paise.
Yaar, this is amazing! 😍 Women's rugby finally getting its due in India. Chennai Bulls have been consistent throughout - two draws and only one loss shows they're the real deal. Amandeep Kaur's confidence is infectious. Let's go Bulls! Hope the stadium is packed on Tuesday! 🏉🔥
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