Hyderabad, June 22 (IANS) The seventh day of Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) witnessed Hyderabad Heroes secure a comfortable 45-7 victory over Bengaluru Bravehearts at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi (GMC) Athletic Stadium at Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Monday.“Really happy with today’s win. The entire team has played extremely well today and have really taken up even more responsibility in their own roles. We’ve had a solid campaign so far and are looking forward to carrying t…
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Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Spanish superstar Manuel Moreno will resume his duties as captain of the Hyderabad Heroes in the upcoming Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) starting on June 16, 2026, at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.Moreno will be supported by Indian powerhouse, Sumit Kumar Roy, who have officially been named vice-captain of the team. Backed by KLO Sports, Hyderabad Heroes finished with a bronze medal in Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League and are looking to go for gold in…
Hyderabad, May 14 (IANS) Manu Moreno and Kevin Wekesa were retained by Hyderabad Heroes before the Rugby Premier League Season 2 auction, held in Hyderabad from June 16 to June 28, 2026. Sumit Kumar Roy became the highest bid Indian, going for 3.75 lakhs in a bidding war among three teams, ultimately joining Hyderabad Heroes, the team he played for last season.Hyderabad Heroes executed a clear auction strategy, successfully re-acquiring three players they had released due to retention rules. Sam…
Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Sumit Kumar Roy led the Indian men signings for Hyderabad Heroes at 3.75 lakh, while Shikha Yadav tops Indian buys for Delhi Redz at 2.4 lakh in the inaugural women’s auction for Rugby Premier League’s Season 2, conducted in Hyderabad on Thursday.All franchises have assembled strong, competitive squads for the upcoming season of the Rugby Premier League.In a landmark moment for Indian rugby, the women’s franchises also participated in the Auction and Draft, with Ch…