Indian Rugby Football Union and GMR Sports Collaborate to Launch India's First-Ever Franchise-Based Rugby 7s League
Rugby Premier League Logo Unveiled, Ushering in a New Era for Indian Rugby
BNH NETWORK
Mumbai - In a landmark move set to revolutionize the sporting landscape in India, the Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India) and GMR Sports unveiled the official logo of the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL). This unveiling marks a significant leap toward positioning rugby as a premier sport in the country. The highly anticipated franchise-based Rugby 7s league is set to debut in 2025, featuring six city-based teams with elite talent from top rugby nations alongside India's finest rugby players.
The RPL logo encapsulates the sport's dynamic essence, symbolizing speed, skill, strength, creativity, teamwork, and the fearless, never-say-die spirit that defines rugby. Designed in collaboration with Interbrand India, the logo signifies the league's commitment to delivering a modern, aspirational, and globally competitive sporting spectacle for both Indian and international audiences. It serves as a tribute to the hard work, resilience, and physical prowess of rugby athletes.
Once considered an elite sport, rugby has evolved into a global phenomenon over the past 150 years. The Rugby Premier League aims to harness the sport's ethos of unity and dynamism to propel Indian rugby to new heights.
Voices from the Leaders
Mr. Rahul Bose, President of the Indian Rugby Football Union, expressed his excitement, stating, “Rugby 7s is a sport of incredible speed, dazzling skill, and heroic strength, and the Rugby Premier League will showcase it in a way India has never seen before. The logo is emblematic of the energy, dynamism, and high-octane action that the league will deliver. With GMR Sports’ expertise and the unwavering support of all stakeholders, we are ready to take Indian rugby to the next level.”
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Mr. Sujoy Ganguly, CMO of GMR Sports, said, “The unveiling of the Rugby Premier League logo marks a defining moment for Indian rugby. The logo, created in collaboration with Interbrand India, captures the essence of speed, skill, and strength that defines the sport. This modern, international, and aspirational vision for the RPL represents a bold step toward a future where India becomes a formidable rugby-playing nation.”
