<p>New Delhi: The Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is set to launch the franchise-based Rugby Premier League (RPL), acting on its stated objective of spreading the sport in the country.</p>.<p>The league will feature some of the best 7s rugby talent internationally as well as from India.</p>.<p>The league to be played in the 7s format of the sport is slated to be held in September this year and will feature six teams in its inaugural season.</p>.It's a distraction, it's challenging: Coach Fulton on rape allegations against defender Varun.<p>Speaking about the same, the president of Indian Rugby Football Union, Rahul Bose said, "This is a landmark moment for India and Indian Rugby. Rugby is one of the biggest sports globally and India has been making steady progress in the sport for the last few years."</p>.<p>"This strengthened our belief that now is the right time for us to take the leap towards starting a professional league in India."</p>.<p>"We are confident that the RPL will be a game changer for Indian Rugby by providing our players a platform to rub shoulders with some of the best in the world and showcase their talent. The RPL will be a world class product." </p>.<p>It was also announced that IRFU has partnered with one of India's leading sport marketing company Baseline Ventures India Pvt Ltd for organising and marketing the league.</p>
<p>New Delhi: The Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is set to launch the franchise-based Rugby Premier League (RPL), acting on its stated objective of spreading the sport in the country.</p>.<p>The league will feature some of the best 7s rugby talent internationally as well as from India.</p>.<p>The league to be played in the 7s format of the sport is slated to be held in September this year and will feature six teams in its inaugural season.</p>.It's a distraction, it's challenging: Coach Fulton on rape allegations against defender Varun.<p>Speaking about the same, the president of Indian Rugby Football Union, Rahul Bose said, "This is a landmark moment for India and Indian Rugby. Rugby is one of the biggest sports globally and India has been making steady progress in the sport for the last few years."</p>.<p>"This strengthened our belief that now is the right time for us to take the leap towards starting a professional league in India."</p>.<p>"We are confident that the RPL will be a game changer for Indian Rugby by providing our players a platform to rub shoulders with some of the best in the world and showcase their talent. The RPL will be a world class product." </p>.<p>It was also announced that IRFU has partnered with one of India's leading sport marketing company Baseline Ventures India Pvt Ltd for organising and marketing the league.</p>