GMR Sports joins hands with Rugby India, Rugby Premier League will be played in India

GMR Sports has announced a 10-year partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body, to launch the Rugby Premier League (RPL). This league is scheduled to start from 2025 and its aim is to showcase Indian talent among the top players and coaches of the world. Teams from a total of six cities will participate in this league, which will also include players from major rugby countries.

What did the chairman of GMR Sports say?

Kiran Kumar Grandhi, Chairman, GMR Sports talked about this collaboration. He said that at GMR Sports, we believe in driving the future of sports in India by creating platforms that inspire athletes and fans. Rugby Premier League is not just a league – it is a movement to bring world class rugby to India while promoting grassroots development. The partnership with Rugby India reflects our commitment to setting the bar for creating opportunities across every sport. We are excited to lead this exciting new chapter in Indian sports.

Information about the teams will be given soon

The names of city franchises, ownership information and international coaches will be revealed five weeks from now. Rugby India President Rahul Bose also expressed his opinion regarding the start of the league. He said that Rugby Premier League is a big change for rugby in India. With the support of World Rugby and the expertise of GMR Sports, we are ready to introduce a league that will showcase the best talent and professionalism. Fans can expect nothing less than world class rugby action that will inspire the next generation of athletes in our country.

All sports are getting support from GMR

PKSV Sagar, President, GMR Sports, shared his organisation’s efforts towards sports, be it cricket, kabaddi or Kho-Kho. He said that GMR Sports has always promoted everything from cricket to Kabaddi and Kho-Kho. With the Rugby Premier League, we are now moving up the value chain in the business of sports, from managing sports franchises to managing the league and sports IP; We are excited about this partnership with Rugby India to establish a world class venture as a commercial partner for the operations of the league.

Chairman of GMR Sports said that our collaboration with Rugby India, a dynamic and excellence-driven organisation, is an exciting new chapter for both Rugby India and GMR Sports. We’ll be unveiling details of the league in the coming weeks, so stay tuned – it’s going to be an extraordinary event to look forward to, with another world-famous sport coming to India.

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