The Rugby Premier League 2025 is here to transform the landscape of the sport in India where cricket is most popular. This is the first franchise-based Rugby 7s league approved by World Rugby.
The event will be held at the Mumbai Football Arena from June 15 to 29 where six teams will play 34 matches, including 30 in a double round-robin league stage. After the end of the league stage of the Rugby Premier League, the top four placed teams will advance to the semifinals. They will feature in a third-place playoff and the final.
Rugby Premier League 2025: Teams and squads
Delhi Redz: Matteo Graziano, Michael Coverdale, Raj Kumar, Moritz Noll, Matias Osadczuk, Alejandro Laforga, Deepak Punia, Sunil Chawan, Mohit, Rajdeep Saha, Patrick Okongo, Jordan Conroy; Coach: Tomasi Cama
Hyderabad Heroes: Manuel Asensi, Sambit Pradhan, Terio Veilawa, Max Roddick, Prince Khatri, Javed Hussein, Sukumar Hembrom, Sumit Roy, Joji Nasova; Coach: DJ Forbes
Kalinga Black Tigers: Kyle Tremblay, Harry McNulty, Deepraj Rajabhosale, Ethan Turner, Rosko Specman, James Thiel, Maurice Longbottom, Asis Sabar, Arjun Mahato, Ajay Deswal, Pardeep Singh, Lucas Lacamp, Perry Baker; Coach: Mike Friday
Chennai Bulls: Nikias Lohe, Muhammed Ep, Vinay A, Akhil Anand, Joaquin Pellandini, Filipe Sauturaga, Joseva Talacolo, Terry Kennedy, Alexander Davis, Vallabh Patil, Shanawaz Ahmed; Coach: Ben Gollings
Mumbai Dreamers: Aaron Cummings, Elias Hancock, Rhys James, Neeraj, Devendra Padir, Nayan K, Waisea Nacuqu, Briar Barron, Henry Hutchison, James Turner, Ganesh Majhi, Akash Balmiki; Coach: Tim Walsh
Bengaluru Bravehearts: Tone Shiu, Scott Curry, Suresh Kumar, Iowane Teba, Mak Chung, Akuila Rokolisoa, Liam Poulton, Mohit Khatri, Karan Rajbhar, Arpan Chhetri, Prashant Singh, Pol Pla; Coach: Francisco Hernandez
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Rugby Premier League 2025: Schedule, Fixtures
All times are local.
| Match | Date and Time |
| Bengaluru Bravehearts vs Delhi Redz | June 15 (Sunday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Chennai Bulls vs Mumbai Dreamers | June 15 (Sunday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Hyderabad Heroes vs Kalinga Black Tigers | June 15 (Sunday) – 9:05 pm IST |
| Kalinga Black Tigers vs Bengaluru Bravehearts | June 16 (Monday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Mumbai Dreamers vs Chennai Bulls | June 16 (Monday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Delhi Redz vs Chennai Bulls | June 17 (Tuesday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Hyderabad Heroes vs Bengaluru Bravehearts | June 17 (Tuesday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Chennai Bulls vs Kalinga Black Tigers | June 18 (Wednesday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Mumbai Dreamers vs Delhi Redz | June 18 (Wednesday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Bengaluru Bravehearts vs Mumbai Dreamers | June 19 (Thursday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Kalinga Black Tigers vs Hyderabad Heroes | June 19 (Thursday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Bengaluru Bravehearts vs Chennai Bulls | June 20 (Friday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Kalinga Black Tigers vs Delhi Redz | June 20 (Friday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Mumbai Dreamers vs Hyderabad Heroes | June 20 (Friday) – 9:05 pm IST |
| Chennai Bulls vs Bengaluru Bravehearts | June 21 (Saturday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Hyderabad Heroes vs Mumbai Dreamers | June 21 (Saturday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Delhi Redz vs Kalinga Black Tigers | June 21 (Saturday) – 9:05 pm IST |
| Bengaluru Bravehearts vs Hyderabad Heroes | June 22 (Sunday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Chennai Bulls vs Delhi Redz | June 22 (Sunday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Kalinga Black Tigers vs Mumbai Dreamers | June 22 (Sunday) – 9:05 pm IST |
| Delhi Redz vs Bengaluru Bravehearts | June 23 (Monday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Hyderabad Heroes vs Chennai Bulls | June 23 (Monday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Mumbai Dreamers vs Kalinga Black Tigers | June 24 (Tuesday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Chennai Bulls vs Hyderabad Heroes | June 24 (Tuesday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Bengaluru Bravehearts vs Kalinga Black Tigers | June 25 (Wednesday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Delhi Redz vs Mumbai Dreamers | June 25 (Wednesday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Kalinga Black Tigers vs Chennai Bulls | June 26 (Thursday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Hyderabad Heroes vs Delhi Redz | June 26 (Thursday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Delhi Redz vs Hyderabad Heroes | June 27 (Friday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Mumbai Dreamers vs Bengaluru Bravehearts | June 27 (Friday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Semifinal 1 (Rank 2 vs Rank 3) | June 28 (Saturday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Semifinal 2 (Rank 1 vs Rank 4) | June 28 (Saturday) – 8:25 pm IST |
| Bronze medal match | June 29 (Sunday) – 7:45 pm IST |
| Final | June 29 (Sunday) – 8:25 pm IST |
Rugby Premier League 2025: Where to watch
The 2025 Rugby Premier League will be telecast on the Star Sports Network and will also be streamed live on JioHotstar.
