GMR Rugby Premier League 2025: Guide & Details
- Mumbai is set to host the debut of the GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) today at the Andheri Sports Complex.
- Six teams will vie for the championship: the Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, and Mumbai Dreamers.
- The league showcases a mix of international and local talent.
Get ready for the inaugural GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) season, kicking off today in Mumbai! This franchise-based rugby sevens league features six teams battling for the championship: Bengaluru Bravehearts, chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, adn Mumbai Dreamers. Featuring a dynamic mix of international and Indian players, the league promises thrilling competition. Thirty international players from rugby powerhouses, and eighteen more from Canada, Hong Kong, and Germany, join 30 Indian players. Each match is structured for maximum excitement with fast-paced, 22-minute games. catch all the action on star Sports and JioHotstar. News Directory 3 has the details. Eager to know the highlights? Discover what’s next …
GMR Rugby Premier League Launches Inaugural Season in Mumbai
Updated June 15, 2025
Mumbai is set to host the debut of the GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) today at the Andheri Sports Complex. This marks the first franchise-based Rugby Sevens league.
Six teams will vie for the championship: the Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, and Mumbai Dreamers.
The league showcases a mix of international and local talent. Thirty international players from top Rugby Sevens nations such as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji, Argentina, Great Britain, Ireland, the United States, and Spain are participating. Eighteen additional foreign players from Canada, Hong Kong, and Germany add further depth to the competition. The GMR RPL also includes 30 Indian players.
Each team consists of 13 players, with a requirement of at least two Indian players on the field at all times. Seven players are on the field during play,divided into three forwards and four backs. The starting lineup for each GMR RPL team includes two international players, two international bridge players, two Indian players, and one coach’s choice. Games are structured into four-minute quarters, separated by two-minute breaks, with a total game time of 22 minutes.
What’s next
Fans can catch the action of the RPL’s inaugural season live on star Sports’ Select 1 and Select 1 HD TV channels in India. Streaming will also be available on JioHotstar.