IRFU Launches Logo for First Rugby Premier League
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Synopsis
On March 5, the Indian Rugby Football Union introduced the logo for the upcoming Rugby Premier League (RPL), a franchise-based Rugby 7s league. The logo represents the vibrant energy and spirit of rugby, aiming to bring top talent from India and around the world to the forefront of the sport.
Key Takeaways
- IRFU unveils the RPL logo.
- Franchise-based Rugby 7s league launching this year.
- Six city-based teams featuring international and Indian players.
- Logo symbolizes speed, skill, and strength.
- Commitment to modern, aspirational sports entertainment.
Mumbai, March 5 (NationPress) The Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India) has unveiled the official logo for the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL), a franchise-based Rugby 7s tournament scheduled to commence this year.
This league will feature six city-centric teams, highlighting elite talent from leading rugby nations worldwide, alongside top players from India.
The RPL logo embodies the dynamic essence of rugby, symbolizing an exhilarating mix of speed, skill, strength, creativity, opportunity, teamwork, fearlessness, and an indomitable spirit—traits that render rugby one of the most thrilling outdoor sports globally.
The design signifies the league’s dedication to crafting a modern, vibrant, youthful, aspirational, and internationally competitive sporting event that will captivate audiences both in India and abroad.
Furthermore, the unique logo is a homage to the hard work and resilience demonstrated by athletes in the fast-paced game of rugby.
Rahul Bose, the president of the IRFU, expressed his views on the logo, stating, “Rugby 7s is a game of unmatched speed, stunning skill, and remarkable strength, and the Rugby Premier League will present it in a manner that India has never experienced before. The logo embodies the energy, dynamism, and electrifying action that the league will deliver. With GMR Sports’ expertise and the backing of all stakeholders, we are poised to elevate Indian rugby to unprecedented heights.”
Once regarded as a sport for the elite, rugby—played globally for over 150 years—has now broadened its appeal. The dynamism and spirit of unity inherent in rugby form the very backbone of the Rugby Premier League.
During the logo unveiling, Sujoy Ganguly, CMO of GMR Sports, remarked, “The introduction of the Rugby Premier League logo signifies a pivotal moment for Indian rugby. Developed in collaboration with Interbrand India, the logo encapsulates the essence of speed, skill, and strength synonymous with the sport. This contemporary, international, and aspirational vision for the RPL signifies a courageous step towards a future where India emerges as a formidable rugby-playing nation.”
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