Indian rugby’s flagship franchise competition is set for a significant step forward as GMR Sports, in partnership with Rugby India, announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28, 2026. The tournament will take place at the Gachibowli Stadium, marking a shift from…
Indian rugby is set for a significant moment of progression as clubs from the country prepare to feature in the inaugural Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup, scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 4–5, 2026. With both men’s and women’s competitions included for the first time, the tournament offers Indian clubs…
Asia rugby is set to enter a transformative phase as the Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup, scheduled for July 4–5, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, expands to include a women’s competition alongside the men’s event. The move marks a significant step in the evolution of the sport across the continent, reinforcing Asia Rugby’s commitment…
Defending champions Odisha Rugby Club (Odisha RC) and Future Hope Harlequins secured their places in the Women’s Final of the National Rugby 15s Championship 2026 Division 1 after two intense semi-final encounters at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Tuesday. Both matches delivered exciting contests, highlighting the rising competitiveness of women’s rugby in India….
Defending champions Delhi Hurricanes and historic Mumbai club Bombay Gymkhana Rugby Club secured their places in the men’s final of the National Rugby 15s Championship 2026 Division 1 after winning their respective semi-finals at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Wednesday. The two teams progressed through contrasting routes to the final. Delhi Hurricanes produced…
The National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Kalinga Stadium, with an action-packed opening day delivering dominant performances, tight contests, and a glimpse of the rising competitiveness within Indian club rugby. Among the standout teams on the opening day were Bombay Gymkhana and KISS Rugby Club, both of whom…
Indian club rugby will return to the spotlight as the National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 makes its comeback with the country’s leading men’s and women’s teams set to compete in Bhubaneswar. The week-long tournament will take place at the Kalinga Stadium from March 7 to 13, bringing together some of the strongest rugby clubs…
A new chapter in Asian rugby is set to begin in 2026 with the launch of the Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup inspired by UUDS AERO, a landmark tournament that will bring together the continent’s best club teams in the fast-paced rugby sevens format. For the first time, Asia’s elite club sides will compete…
Rugby union in India is a story layered with paradox. It is one of the oldest sporting codes played on Indian soil, yet remains one of the youngest in terms of structured national ambition. Its roots stretch back to the 19th century under the British Raj, and its most famous legacy the Calcutta Cup is…
Indian rugby is set to take another significant step onto the international stage, with India Rugby 7s former head coach Ben Gollings confirming that the Chennai Bulls will participate in the prestigious HKFC 10s tournament in Hong Kong later this year. The development marks an important milestone not just for the franchise, but for Indian…
Team sports governance in Central and South Asia, CASA is undergoing a structural transformation. What was once a fragmented competitive landscape is now being reorganized into tighter, sub-regional alliances designed to accelerate development, reduce logistical burdens, and create sustainable performance pathways. The success of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) has laid the foundation. Now,…
Bihar once again underlined their dominance in India’s age-group rugby as they were crowned champions of the Boys’ Under-15 category at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, defeating hosts Odisha in the final at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday evening. The defending champions produced a composed and clinical performance to win 25–5, retaining the…
Defending champions Bihar, last year’s runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medallists Maharashtra and hosts Odisha made emphatic statements on the opening day of the Boys’ Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship. As the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar witnessed a relentless display of attacking rugby and ruthless efficiency from India’s top age-group sides. Across…
The Coral Coast Fiji Sevens has long been regarded as one of the toughest proving grounds in world rugby sevens. Played at the iconic Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, the tournament routinely brings together international teams, elite invitational sides, and some of the finest individual talents in the sport. For the Chennai Bulls, India’s flagship professional…
The Bihar girls’ Under-15 team delivered one of the most dominant campaigns in the history of Indian age-group rugby, storming to the national title at the Sub Junior (U15) National Rugby Sevens Championship with a series of emphatic victories that underlined their complete superiority over the rest of the field. From the opening match to…
Bihar emerged champions at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, defeating defending champions Maharashtra in a repeat of last year’s final, while host state Odisha claimed the bronze medal after a strong finish at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The two-day tournament concluded on Saturday, showcasing India’s best Under-15 girls’ rugby talent in a…
For decades, Indian Rugby existed on the fringes of the country’s sporting consciousness, sustained largely by pockets of grassroots enthusiasm rather than systemic support. In 2025, that reality changed decisively. Indian Rugby 7s delivered tangible progress across competitive performance, infrastructure, governance, and commercial viability. What emerged over the past year was not a fleeting surge,…
Indian rugby has witnessed several phases of growth over the past two decades, but no period has been as transformative or as strategically decisive as the two-year window between 2024 and 2025. What began as a system driven largely by grassroots passion and scattered institutional support evolved into a professionally structured, commercially bankable and competitively…
The Indian Men’s Rugby 7s team stands at a defining crossroads. After a historic run at the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy (AREST) in Muscat, where India finished runners-up, the team has secured promotion to the Asia Rugby Sevens Series (ARESS) 2026, the continent’s elite tier of competition. This promotion marks one of the…
India’s Senior Men’s Rugby Sevens team concluded a remarkable campaign at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy (AREST) 2025 in Muscat as runners-up, earning promotion to the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) Asia’s premier rugby sevens competition. Led by head coach Ben Gollings, the former England Sevens captain, India’s campaign was defined by discipline,…
The Indian men’s rugby sevens team scripted history in Muscat, Oman, earning their maiden promotion to the top-tier Asia Rugby Sevens Series (Division 1) after an unbeaten campaign at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy 2025. It marks a monumental step forward for Indian rugby a sport steadily rising in both structure and ambition. India’s…
The Indian Men’s Rugby Sevens team began their Asia Rugby 7s Trophy campaign in stunning fashion, registering three consecutive wins on the opening day in Muscat to book a semifinal berth. Playing with discipline, flair, and resilience, India topped their group and defeated Iran in the quarterfinal to keep their dream of promotion to the…
The Indian men’s rugby sevens team is all set for one of its most significant international tests yet the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy 2025, to be held in Muscat, Oman on October 25–26. Led by Prashant Singh, India enters the tournament seeded third among 14 participating nations, with former England international and world sevens…
In the evolving story of Indian women’s rugby, few names embody both potential and purpose as powerfully as Bhumika Shukla. Between 2022 and 2025, she has risen from the narrow lanes of Rajasthan to become one of the faces of India’s new rugby generation a player whose journey is not just about sport, but about…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team capped off another strong chapter in its growing continental journey, producing a series of commanding performances at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025 (Colombo Leg). Backed by a mix of consistency, pace, and structure, the team registered three wins in the leg against UAE (17–7), Indonesia (50–0), and Singapore…
The opening day of the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships (ARC) in Hai Phong could well be remembered as one of the defining moments in India’s modern rowing history. The Indian contingent produced an exceptional showing, winning four medals two gold and two silver in a performance that not only reaffirmed India’s growing reputation in Asian…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team put on a spirited display at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 – Colombo Leg, their debut appearance in the continental competition. Despite narrowly missing out on a semifinal berth, the Indian side showcased resilience, flair, and remarkable improvement, finishing the group stage with two wins from three…
When the India Women’s Rugby Sevens team finished sixth in their debut at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) in Hangzhou last month, it wasn’t just a debut it was a declaration. Against the odds, and in a field expanded to 12 of Asia’s best, India proved it could compete in the continent’s top…
When Sandhyarani Tudu sprinted across the try line at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) 2025 in Hangzhou, she didn’t just score points she marked a turning point for Indian women’s rugby. As India’s top scorer with 24 points in their debut at this elite competition, the 21-year-old from Odisha became a symbol of…
The Indian women’s rugby sevens team made a memorable debut at the top tier of Asian rugby, finishing sixth at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series (Leg 1) in Hangzhou, China. Competing against Asia’s 12 strongest rugby nations, the Indian girls not only held their own but also scripted historic victories along the way, marking a…
The Indian U18 Girls Rugby team wrapped up their campaign at the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens Asia Cup with a spirited fourth-place finish, marking one of their best continental performances in recent years. While the podium eluded them after a tough 12–20 loss to Hong Kong in the bronze medal match, the journey showcased…
The next generation of Indian rugby talent displayed both promise and resilience at the U18 Asia Rugby Sevens, with the women’s team booking a place in the semifinals and the men’s side impressing against seasoned opponents. The tournament, hosted in China, brought together the best junior rugby sevens squads from across Asia, offering a valuable…
India rugby is entering one of its most important weeks in recent history as we go for Asia Rugby Emirates U-18 7s On September 13-14, 2025, the nation’s U-18 Boys and Girls squads will compete at the Asia Rugby Emirates U-18 7s Championship in Hohhot, China, a tournament that represents far more than just medals…
Asia Rugby 2025: A Season of Growth, Challenges and New Frontiers As rugby continues its steady rise in Asia, the months of September and October 2025 promise to be pivotal. Asia Rugby has rolled out a three-tier competition framework that blends youth development, elite sevens competition, and opportunities for emerging nations to climb the ladder….
When the whistle blows on August 9th in Rajgir, Bihar, it won’t just signal the start of the Asian U20 Rugby Championship Emirates Sevens 2025 it will open a chapter that Indian rugby has been patiently waiting to write. For the first time, India will host Asia’s flagship age-grade Sevens tournament, welcoming teams from across…
When the u20 Asia rugby 7s championship 2025 kicks off on August 9–10 in Rajgir, Bihar, it won’t just be another youth tournament on the continental calendar. It will be a powerful symbol of how far Indian rugby has come and, perhaps more importantly, of where it wants to go. For the first time, an…
A Landmark Moment for Indian Women Rugby In what is set to be a transformative milestone, the Indian Senior Women’s Rugby 7s Team is poised to make its debut in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Asia’s premier division of rugby sevens. This historic first appearance not only signals India’s arrival at the highest…
Hyderabad Heroes Record Biggest Win of the Tournament; Chennai Bulls Remain Unbeaten at the Top in GMR RPL Mumbai, 17 June 2025: It was a night of dominant rugby action at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) as the Chennai Bulls and Hyderabad Heroes registered emphatic victories in Season 1 of the…
The Chennai Bulls and Bengaluru Bravehearts made strong statements on a rain-soaked Monday at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, as Season 1 of the GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) gathered pace. The Bulls, with their second straight win, moved to the top of the table, while the Bravehearts, unbeaten in two matches, climbed to…
‘Indian Players Have Some Serious Skills’: Tim Walsh Backs GMR Rugby Premier League to Fuel India’s Olympic Rugby Dream Mumbai Dreamers head coach Tim Walsh believes the GMR Rugby Premier League is laying the foundation for India’s rise in rugby sevens. Tim Walsh, the head coach of Mumbai Dreamers, has voiced strong support for the…
