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Tashkent (Uzbekistan), May 17 (IANS) India’s senior men’s team secured the silver medal while the senior women’s team finished fourth in the inaugural CASA Rugby 7s 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a positive start to the international rugby season for Rugby India.The men’s team impressed throughout the tournament, winning four consecutive matches to book their place in the final. India opened their campaign with victories against hosts Uzbekistan (24-12), Kyrgyzstan (31-0), Mo…

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), May 17 (IANS) India’s senior men’s team secured the silver medal while the senior women’s team finished fourth in the inaugural CASA Rugby 7s 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a positive start to the international season for Rugby India.RCB produced a dominant all-round performance at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday, posting a massive 222/4 before restricting Punjab Kings to 199/8 despite a late fightback from Shashank Singh and Ma…

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Sumit Kumar Roy led the Indian men signings for Hyderabad Heroes at 3.75 lakh, while Shikha Yadav tops Indian buys for Delhi Redz at 2.4 lakh in the inaugural women’s auction for Rugby Premier League’s Season 2, conducted in Hyderabad on Thursday.All franchises have assembled strong, competitive squads for the upcoming season of the Rugby Premier League.In a landmark moment for Indian rugby, the women’s franchises also participated in the Auction and Draft, with Ch…

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Rugby India on Monday announced the introduction of women’s franchises in the second season of Rugby Premier League (RPL).The Rugby Premier League, scheduled to be held from June 16–28 at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, builds on the strong foundation of its debut season held in Mumbai last year, which featured six men’s franchises.The player draft and auction for the four women’s teams and six men’s teams, including Hyderabad Heroes and Bengaluru Braveheart…

Rajgir, Bihar, April 21 (IANS) Haryana were crowned champions in the men’s category of the 13th Senior National Rugby Sevens after a hard-fought 17-12 victory over Maharashtra in the final at the State Sports Complex, here on Tuesday.The final lived up to expectations as a closely contested encounter, with both teams showcasing high-intensity rugby. Haryana held their nerve in key moments to edge past Maharashtra, reclaiming the national title after finishing runners-up last year.Earlier in th…

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Rugby India on Monday announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will take place at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28. After a successful inaugural event last year in Mumbai, the second edition will include the same six franchises from the first, maintaining a high-performance platform that features top Indian and international players, and delivers an exciting, action-filled rugby experience for fans.Welcoming the league to Hyd…