HomeSportsGMR Rugby Premier League: Brilliant Bengaluru Bravehearts Win Big; Hand Chennai Bulls Their First Defeat of RPL Season 1 GMR Rugby Premier League: Brilliant Bengaluru Bravehearts Win Big; Hand Chennai Bulls Their First Defeat of RPL Season 1 Delhi Redz Register Second Consecutive Win; Defeat Kalinga Black Tigers in GMR RPL Season 1 Irfan HajiUpdated: Friday, June 20, 2025, 09:50 PM IST Delhi Redz player Matias Osadczuk in action at the GMR Rugby Premier League match against Kalinga Black Tigers at Andheri Sports Complex on Friday. | Traditionally teams from Chennai and Bengaluru have had an intense rivalry in Indian sport, and on Friday, in Mumbai at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), during the GMR Rugby Premier League, it was no different. The in-form Bravehearts won 26-0, handing the Chennai Bulls their first defeat of the season. This is also the first time, that a team has kept a clean sheet in this event. Among the best teams in the GMR RPL’s first week, both sides played out a feisty first half, which included last ditch tackles and impressive counter attacks from Chennai and Bengaluru. After a scoreless first half, the Bengaluru Bravehearts were the ones who broke through – stretching the Chennai Bulls’ defence and then going over the line. At the heart of the Bravehearts’ attack was Liam Poulton, who scored a couple of tries in the second half and was ably aided by Pol Pla adding a third try. Just before the final whistle Philip Wokorach added a fourth try, whilst Akuila Rokolisoa converted three out of the four kicks. Rugby Premier League: Bengaluru Bravehearts Beat Mumbai Dreamers In Low-Scoring Thriller Delhi Redz beat Kalinga Black Tigers 'Wish I Was An Insider': Panchayat Actress Sanvikaa Shares Cryptic Note On Getting Respect & Equal Treatment In Industry Thane News: Bhiwandi Nizampura City Municipal Corporation Begins Hyacinth Removal From Kamvari Lake After Months Of Inaction UP: Wife Arrested For Husband's Murder With Lover's Help In Aligarh Navi Mumbai News: Forest Minister Ganesh Naik To Hold Janata Darbar On June 26 To Address Public Grievances Delhi Redz defeated Kalinga Black Tigers 21-7, to register their second consecutive win of the of the season. The Kalinga Black Tigers kicked off the contest at good speed, and were pushing the Delhi Redz’s defence back. The continued pressure eventually paid off, as Kyle Tremblay picked up a lose ball and ran through for a try, and Maurice Longbottom calmly put it between the posts. However, before half-time, the Redz roared back into the contest. Matias Osadczuk and Patrick Okongo scored crucial tries, and then Osadczuk wasted no time with the conversions. Midway through the contest, the Redz led 14-7. GMR Rugby Premier League: Hyderabad Heroes Register Biggest Win Of The Competition The Redz slammed the door shut on the Tigers’ attack in the second half, and didn’t concede an inch. With the Tigers desperate to make progress in the attacking half, the Redz took advantage with Matteo Graziano scoring a try, and Deepak Punia converting the kick to put the seal on the contest. Eventually the Redz won 21-7. Follow us on RECENT STORIES Harry Brook Spotted Shadow Batting Using Yashasvi Jaiswal's Bat During ENG Vs IND 1st Test Match;... 'Meri Aadat Hai Aage Jaane Ki, Zor Se No Boldo': Yashasvi Jaiswal's Chat With Shubman Gill Viral On... Florian Wirtz Set To Join Liverpool, Medical Completed; Final Details Yet To Be Confirmed: Reports ENG vs IND: Yashasvi Jaiswal Roars After Reaching Three-Figure Mark, Becomes 1st Indian Opener To... ENG Vs IND, 1st Test: Michael Vaughan Laughs Off As Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Him Sign Embarrassing...