Rugby India announces 2nd edition of Rugby Premier League in Hyderabad

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rugby India, the national governing body for the sport, announced the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, commencing from June 16 to 28, 2026.

Following a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, the Rugby Premier League returns in the fast-paced Rugby 7s format, aligning with the league's long-term vision of accelerating the growth and global competitiveness of rugby in India.

The second edition will feature the six franchises from the first edition, continuing to provide a high-performance platform that brings together leading Indian and international players, while offering fans an engaging and action-packed rugby experience.

The decision to host the league in Hyderabad aligns with GMR Sports' broader commitment to developing world-class sporting ecosystems.

The announcement follows GMR Sports' recent signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana, with a shared focus on developing a Satellite Sports City within Bharat Future City, underscoring the Group's strategic emphasis on sports infrastructure, innovation and athlete development.

Welcoming the league to Hyderabad, Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to the Government (Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture and Sports Department), Government of Telangana, said, "Hyderabad's emergence as a global sporting destination reflects Telangana's long-term policy vision and institutional support for international partnerships.

Events like the Rugby Premier League contribute significantly to tourism, urban visibility, and the broader sports economy of the State.

" Echoing this sentiment and outlining the league's continued evolution, Rahul Bose, President of Rugby India, said, "With everything one does in life, the quest is to always do better, be better, deliver better.