Rahul Bose, president of the Indian Rugby Football Union, stated, “This is a historic moment for India and Indian rugby.” Rugby is one of the world’s most popular sports, and India has made steady growth in the sport in recent years.
The Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is preparing to start the franchise-based Rugby Premier League (RPL), with the stated goal of promoting the sport across the country.
The league will feature some of the top 7s rugby talent from across the world, including India. The league, which will be played in the 7s version of the sport, is set to begin in September of this year and will include six teams in its debut season.
Rahul Bose, president of the Indian Rugby Football Union, remarked, “This is a historic occasion for India and Indian rugby. Rugby is one of the most popular sports in the world, and India has made steady growth in the sport over the last several 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 have no doubt that the RPL will revolutionize Indian rugby by giving our players a chance to compete against some of the greatest players in the world and display their skills. The RPL is going to be a top-notch product.”
The IRFU and Baseline Ventures India Pvt Ltd, a top sport marketing firm in India, have teamed up to organize and promote the league, it was also announced.
