Overview
- Mumbai Dreamers preserved a five-match unbeaten run after Lucas Mignot scored a decisive try in extra time to beat Hyderabad Heroes 12–10.
- Hyderabad’s Diego Ardao scored twice to regain the lead during regular time, but Mumbai’s defence and the late extra-time finish proved decisive.
- Bengaluru Bravehearts recorded a comprehensive win over the Chennai Bulls men, with Jonas Mikalcius and Ryan Apps among the key try-scorers who helped control possession and finish strong.
- Chennai Bulls’ women secured direct qualification to the final thanks to Savannah Bauder’s hat-trick that sealed their victory and removed the need for a semifinal route.
- Kolkata Banga Tigers notched their first-season win in a 33–7 result while Delhi’s Javed Hussain became the first Indian player this campaign to pass 50 points, underlining rising domestic contributions and shifting finals scenarios.