Chennai Bulls Selects have been crowned Bowl Champions at the Tradition HKFC 10s, defeating HKFC Natixis 14-10 in a thrilling final at the Hong Kong Football Club. It is a historic result - the first international tournament title won by an Indian rugby franchise, claimed on one of the sport’s most prestigious stages in its landmark 40th anniversary year.
The victory caps a remarkable three days of rugby at the Hong Kong Football Club during Hong Kong Sevens week. Running since 1986, the HKFC 10s is one of rugby’s most respected invitationals, and this year’s expanded three-day format - marking its 40th anniversary - brought together elite clubs and representative sides from across the globe. The Bulls Selects, the development side of the Chennai Bulls, competing as an Indian franchise for the first time in the tournament’s history, leave Hong Kong as champions.
HISTORIC FIRST
The tournament also marked another milestone for Indian rugby: Hitesh Dagar became the first Indian player ever to score at the Tradition HKFC 10s - a moment that underlines the Chennai Bulls Selects’ mission to develop and showcase Indian talent on the world stage.
“Winning at the HKFC 10s is deeply satisfying, but for us it is about something bigger. Through the Chennai Bulls, we are building a truly global rugby franchise - one that competes at the highest level internationally, develops Indian talent alongside world-class players, and puts Indian rugby on the world stage for the right reasons. This trophy is a validation of that vision, and we are just getting started.”
Monika Sharma · Owner, AvidSys Group
The Bowl triumph is the latest chapter in a landmark international season for the Chennai Bulls and their development side, the Selects. Having already competed at the Fiji Coral Coast 7s in January 2026, the Bulls have now added silverware on the global stage before returning to India for RPL Season 2 in June.
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About us:
The Chennai Bulls are owned by the AvidSys Group - a diversified Australian-Indian organisation spanning industrial, resources, construction, media, healthcare and a $1B+ property portfolio. Today’s result underlines the Group’s long-term vision: to build a franchise that competes and wins on the world stage. The Bulls’ ambitions extend further still - with both the men’s and women’s Chennai Bulls sides set to compete in RPL Season 2 in June 2026, broadcast live on Star Sports, JioHotstar and Rugby Pass TV.
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