RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes return to top of points table; Delhi Redz win

IANS June 24, 2025 246 views

The Hyderabad Heroes put on a commanding performance to defeat the Chennai Bulls 28-7, reclaiming the top spot in the RPL standings. Meanwhile, the Delhi Redz secured their third win of the season with a 22-12 victory over the Bengaluru Bravehearts. Standout players like Wolfram Hacker and Terio Tamani shone for the Heroes, while Delhi's Moritz Noll and Sunil Chawan delivered crucial tries. The RPL continues to deliver thrilling rugby action as teams battle for supremacy.

"The Hyderabad Heroes cranked up the style – Javed Hussain and Motu Opetai scored a try each." – Match Report
Mumbai, June 23: The Hyderabad Heroes produced a scintillating display of rugby, as they went back to the top of the points table, swatting aside the challenge of the Chennai Bulls 28-7 in a crucial clash of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) here on Monday.

Key Points

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Hyderabad Heroes dominate Chennai Bulls 28-7 in RPL clash

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Delhi Redz secure third win against Bengaluru Bravehearts

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Heroes reclaim top spot in points table

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Delhi's Moritz Noll and Sunil Chawan shine in 22-12 victory

In the other game of the day, the Delhi Redz won handsomely against the Bengaluru Bravehearts.

In the first game of the day, the Delhi Redz have registered their third win of the tournament, after they defeated the Bengaluru Bravehearts with a scoreline of 22-12. The Delhi Redz were calling the shots in the game early on and scored important points to surge into the lead. Matteo Graziano and Rajdeep Saha scored a try each before Iowane Teba brought the Bengaluru Bravehearts right back into it with 7 points of his own.

Minutes after the half-time break, Pol Pla finished off a fantastic move, which Philip Wokorach had started, with a try, to give the Bravehearts a slender lead. The Delhi Redz, though, weren’t giving in, as Sunil Chawan got on the scoresheet, and Matias Osadczuk converted his kick.

After that, the Redz further extended the lead when Moritz Noll added five points to the cause. Eventually, the Redz walked off with a solid win.

In the second game of the day, the Hyderabad Heroes were in fine form and dominated the Chennai Bulls, winning 28-7. The Chennai Bulls were out of the blocks at good speed and took the lead when Terry Kennedy scored a try, and Joaquin Pellandini added two more to the cause.

However, after that, the Hyderabad Heroes cranked up the style – Javed Hussain and Motu Opetai scored a try each, and Manuel Moreno converted on both occasions. At the half-time break, the Hyderabad Heroes led 14-7.

Wolfram Hacker and Terio Tamani added a try each in the final quarter, and Tamani converted both his kicks as well, giving the Hyderabad Heroes a clinical win on the night. The win will see the Heroes move up to the top spot on the points table.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 authentic Indian perspective comments for the RPL article:
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Rahul K.
Hyderabad Heroes showing why they're championship material! 🇮🇳 That second half performance was pure class. Rugby is growing fast in India and leagues like RPL will take it to the next level. More power to our desi players like Javed Hussain!
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Priya M.
As someone new to rugby, I'm loving RPL! The energy is infectious. Delhi Redz's comeback was amazing to watch. But I wish there was more coverage - why aren't these matches on mainstream sports channels? 🤔
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Amit S.
Good to see Indian names like Rajdeep Saha and Sunil Chawan scoring alongside foreign players. But we need more investment in grassroots rugby development. Hope RPL inspires more schools to take up the sport!
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Neha T.
Chennai Bulls need to step up their game! As a Tamilian, I want to see our team perform better next match. The crowd support was amazing though - Andheri stadium was electric! ⚡
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Vikram J.
The foreign players are raising the quality no doubt, but I hope RPL doesn't become too dependent on them. Long term success will come when we develop our own talent pool. Still, exciting times for Indian rugby!
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Shreya P.
That Terio Tamani performance for Hyderabad was fire! 🔥 But can we talk about how physical this sport is? These players deserve so much respect. When's the next match? I'm officially hooked!

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