Rugby Premier League, also known as RPL, is a professional rugby sevens league based in India.[1] It is organized by Rugby India, the governing body for the sport in the nation.[2] It is the first franchise-based sevens rugby league in the world.[3] It was founded in 2024 to boost the growth and popularity of rugby sevens. It debuted in 2025 with 6 city-based teams.[4]
History
Rugby Premier League was first announced in early 2024 as a league with six teams and a mix of Indian as well as overseas players.[5] Baseline Ventures, who has worked with Pro Volleyball League, was supposed to be the partner for the league. In December, Rugby India announced a 10-year partnership with