MUMBAI: The Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced Friday the launch of a franchise-based rugby 7s league to be called the Rugby Premier League (RPL).
The inaugural edition of the league, to be played in the 7s format of the sport, is slated to be held in September and will feature six teams. RPL will feature 7s rugby talent from India as well as international players.
IRFU has partnered with Baseline Ventures for organising & marketing the league.
Speaking on the announcement, the IRFU president Rahul Bose said: “This is a landmark moment for India and Indian Rugby. Rugby is one of the biggest sports globally and India has been making steady progress in the sport for the last few years. This strengthened our belief that now is the right time for us to take the leap towards starting a professional league in India. We are confident that the RPL will be a game-changer for Indian Rugby by providing our players a platform to rub shoulders with some of the best in the world and showcase their talent. The RPL will be a world-class product.”
