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India’s Rugby Premier League Debuts in Mumbai on June 15

Securing a dedicated World Rugby window for elite talent, this 15-day tournament mandates two Indians on the field to accelerate homegrown development

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Overview

  • The inaugural season spans 34 matches from June 15 to 29 at Mumbai’s Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex
  • Six franchises—Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers and Mumbai Dreamers—will vie for the title
  • World Rugby’s exclusive 15-day window ensures participation of 30 marquee internationals alongside 18 bridge players from Canada, Hong Kong and Germany
  • Each 22-minute match is played over four four-minute quarters with squads of 13 required to have at least two Indian players on the field at all times
  • All games will be broadcast live on Star Sports Select 1 channels and streamed on JioHotstar