Dec 24, 2024 10:21 PM IST
Rugby India, the game’s nationwide governing physique, is all set to launch the Rugby Premier League (RPL) subsequent 12 months.
Rugby India, the game’s nationwide governing physique, is all set to launch the Rugby Premier League (RPL) subsequent 12 months.
Rugby Premier League set to begin subsequent 12 months(Twitter)
The event, the world’s first franchise-based rugby league, that includes six city-based groups, will likely be part of a 10-year strategic partnership between Rugby India and GMR Sports activities.
The RPL will likely be a platform for prime gamers from elite rugby nations around the globe to showcase their expertise and abilities.
“The Rugby Premier League is a game-changer for rugby in India. With World Rugby’s support and GMR Sports’ expertise, we are set to deliver a league that showcases the finest talent and professionalism,” Rahul Bose, president of Rugby India, mentioned in a launch.
“Fans can expect nothing less than world-class rugby action that will inspire the next generation of athletes in our country.”
The league goals to put a stable basis for the expansion of rugby in India. By exposing younger Indian expertise to worldwide gamers and top-tier teaching, the RPL will work in the direction of making a sustainable ecosystem for the game.
“The Rugby Premier League is not just a league — it is a movement to bring world-class rugby to India while fostering grassroots development,” Kiran Kumar Grandhi, chairman of GMR Sports activities, mentioned.
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