Inaugural six-team Rugby Premier League set to debut in India in 2025

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The Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India) and GMR Sports revealed the official logo for the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL), marking a significant step toward establishing rugby as a premier sport in the country.

This milestone heralds the launch of the world-class, franchise-based Rugby 7s league, set to debut in 2025. The league will feature six city-based teams, showcasing elite talent from top rugby nations around the globe, along with top-tier players from India.

Rahul Bose, President of the Indian Rugby Football Union, shared his thoughts on the logo, saying, “Rugby 7s is a sport of incredible speed, dazzling skill, and heroic strength, and the Rugby Premier League will showcase it in a way India has never seen before. The logo is emblematic of the energy, dynamism and high-octane action that the league will showcase. With GMR Sports’ expertise and the support of all the stakeholders, we are ready to take Indian rugby to the next level.”

Speaking at the unveiling of the logo, Sujoy Ganguly, CMO of GMR Sports, said, “The unveiling of the Rugby Premier League logo marks a defining moment for Indian rugby. Created in collaboration with Interbrand India, the logo captures the essence of speed, skill, and strength that defines the sport. This modern, international, and aspirational vision for the RPL represents a bold step toward a future where India becomes a formidable rugby-playing nation.”

Once considered a sport for the elite, rugby, played around the world for over 150 years, has now expanded its reach globally. The dynamism and ethos of unity inherent in rugby form the very foundation of the Rugby Premier League.

First Published: Mar 5, 2025 8:05 PM IST

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