The Rugby Premier League will introduce women’s franchises in its second season, marking a major step for the sport in India. Four men’s teams will field women’s squads, with the player draft scheduled in Hyderabad on April 30.
GMR Sports and Rugby India announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League will be held in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28. The tournament aims to boost rugby’s growth in India with international participation and high-performance competition
As RPL 2025 progresses, Indian players like Prashant Singh and Javed Hussain are thriving under the mentorship of international stars. From discipline to teamwork, the impact goes beyond scoresheets, signaling a promising shift in India’s rugby landscape.
The other franchises in the fray include Manipal Education and Medical Group, InCred, Soham Energy-owned Bengaluru Bravehearts, AVIDSYS Sports-owned Chennai Bulls, RMZ’s Delhi Redz, Hutch Ventures-owned Kalinga Black Tigers, and the Dream 11-owned Mumbai Dreamers
The league will be played in the 7s format of the sport and is slated to be held in September this year and will feature 6 teams in its inaugural season
