Preparations began at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium for the second HSBC Rugby Premier League season, scheduled to start June 16. The countdown marks the approach of another domestic rugby competition cycle in India.
Season 2 will feature expanded women’s franchises, broadening participation beyond the inaugural edition’s structure. Gachibowli Stadium is being readied as a focal venue for league activities ahead of the June 16 kickoff.
The HSBC Rugby Premier League represents India’s organized professional rugby pathway, bringing club franchises together in a league format. Expanded women’s involvement signals growth ambitions within the domestic rugby ecosystem.
Hyderabad’s Gachibowli facility has hosted major sporting events, and its selection underscores the city’s role in India’s rugby infrastructure. Teams and organizers used the preparation period to finalize logistics before the season opener.
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