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Chennai Bulls Lead as India's Rugby Premier League Enters Second Week

Sold-out crowds, major sponsors, JioStar coverage, the Chennai Bulls’ lead highlight the league’s momentum into its June 29 final.

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Overview

  • Chennai Bulls sit atop the standings in week two as they chase the RPL title at Mumbai’s Andheri Sports Complex.
  • More than half of the league’s 34 scheduled matches have been played since its June 15 launch in Mumbai.
  • All weekend and opening fixtures sold out within hours, underscoring rising local interest in professional rugby.
  • Title sponsor GMR Sports and partners including HSBC, Encalm, Capgemini, Bisleri, Dream11, Amul and Hero Fincorp support the competition, with live TV and OTT coverage on JioStar.
  • Rugby India president Rahul Bose and GMR Sports CEO Satyam Trivedi aim to build on play in 322 districts to expand the sport’s reach and youth engagement.