Mumbai, March 05 (HS): In a historic moment for rugby in India, the Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India) and GMR Sports revealed the official logo for the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL), marking a significant step toward establishing rugby as a premier sport in the country.
This milestone marks the start of a world-class franchise-based rugby 7s league, which will launch in 2025. The league will feature six city-based teams, featuring leading players from top rugby playing nations and India’s best players.
The RPL logo reflects the dynamism of rugby, a wonderful blend of speed, skill, power, creativity, opportunity, teamwork, fearlessness and indomitable combativeness.
The design reflects the League’s commitment to making it a modern, dynamic, youthful, inspiring and globally competitive sporting event that will entertain Indian and international audiences. Furthermore, the unique and distinctive logo pays tribute to the hard work and determination of the human body in the intense game of rugby.
Once considered a sport limited to the elite, the sport that has been played around the world for over 150 years has now expanded its reach globally. Rugby’s dynamism and spirit of togetherness form the foundation of the Rugby Premier League.
Rahul Bose, President, Rugby Football Union of India said, Rugby 7s is a game of incredible speed, spectacular skill and amazing power, and the Rugby Premier League will present it in a new way in India. The logo reflects the energy, dynamism and high-octane action of the League. With the experience of GMR Sports and the support of all stakeholders, we are set to take Indian rugby to the next level.
Speaking on the logo unveiling, Sujoy Ganguly, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), GMR Sports said, “The unveiling of the Rugby Premier League logo is a significant moment for Indian rugby. Designed in collaboration with Interbrand India, the logo symbolises the speed, skill and power that defines the sport. This modern, international and inspirational vision of RPL is a bold step towards establishing India as a strong rugby playing nation.”
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