GMR Sports
Powering the future of
Rugby in India
The GMR Rugby Premier League is India’s first franchise-based professional rugby league, bringing together international stars and the country’s top talent in a fast-paced, broadcast-ready format.
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Sports Infrastructure
Shaping the future of rugby in India
GMR Sports is building a professional rugby ecosystem in India through the Rugby Premier League (RPL), a franchise-based national competition developed in partnership with Rugby India. As the organising and marketing partner, GMR Sports is shaping league structures, global partnerships, and sustainable high-performance pathways to unlock the next generation of Indian rugby talent.
FY 2025-26
6
Men's City-based Franchises
4
Women's City-based Franchise Teams
1
National League
22 Mins
Fast-paced Broadcast-ready match format
Rugby 7’s
Internationally accredited, olympic-style format
Our Rugby Portfolio
GMR Sports is building a sustainable high-performance rugby ecosystem — combining global stars, Indian talent and franchise-led competition to drive the sport’s growth in India.
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Rugby Premier League (RPL)
India’s first professional rugby league, the Rugby Premier League (RPL) is promoted by GMR Sports in partnership with Rugby India. Featuring city-based franchises, international stars, and India’s top talent, the league delivers fast-paced, broadcast-ready competition built for modern audiences.
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Rugby Portfolio Highlights
Pioneers of Professional Rugby in India
Pioneers of Professional Rugby in India
GMR launched the RPL to cultivate a sustainable ecosystem and grow a fun, fast-paced sport that is internationally accredited and Olympic-ready.
Global Talent Integration
Global Talent Integration
International rugby stars compete alongside India’s best players, raising the standard of the sport in the country.
Structured Player Pathways
Structured Player Pathways
Developing structured, high-performance pathways that take talent from grassroots and national programs to the professional game.
City-Based Franchise Model
City-Based Franchise Model
Bringing rugby to new audiences through city-based teams, strong local identity, and fan-first engagement.
Building a Rugby Culture
Building a Rugby Culture
GMR Sports is building a sustainable rugby culture through visibility, credibility, and long-term investment.
Broadcast-Ready Competition
Broadcast-Ready Competition
A fast-paced, broadcast-ready format built for professional competition and global audiences.
Rugby at GMR
Follow the growth of professional rugby in India through the Rugby Premier League and GMR’s sports ecosystem initiatives.
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