Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) The Rugby Premier League (RPL) on Monday unveiled the official ball ahead of the start of season 2 in Hyderabad. The unveiling brought together captains from all 10 teams a day before the league kicks off at the Gachibowli Stadium, along with Rugby India president and league commissioner Rahul Bose and CMO Sujoy Ganguly.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) From a tea garden in West Bengal to becoming one of the most recognisable faces in Indian women's rugby, Sandhya Rai's journey has built on resilience, family support and an unwavering belief in the opportunities the sport can create. As the Rugby Premier League (RPL) prepares to launch its second season and introduce a women's competition for the first time, Rai hopes the tournament's visibility will inspire young girls from small towns and rural communities to dream bigger.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal believes Cricket Australia's decision to launch the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season in India could have benefits that extend beyond commercial gains, saying the move has the potential to contribute to cricket's growth in emerging markets at a time when the sport is preparing for its Olympic return.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday announced the complete Indian squad for the upcoming U-17 World Wrestling Championships, set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from July 27 to August 2.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Hyderabad Heroes captain Manuel Moreno believes a single difficult spell during the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL) season offered one of the biggest lessons of his career as the Spanish star prepares to lead the franchise into the competition's second edition.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the team’s triumph in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup has instilled belief and hunger to win more global titles, adding that the approach in T20I cricket is about being smart in taking calculated risks and putting the opposition under pressure.
Doha, June 15 (IANS) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will launch his 2026 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League in Qatar on Friday after organisers confirmed his participation in the men's javelin throw event through the official entry list released on Monday.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) As Chennai Bulls prepare to begin their Rugby Premier League (RPL) title defence, vice-captain Mohit Khatri believes the competition is playing a transformative role in Indian rugby by giving domestic players unprecedented exposure to some of the world's best athletes.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Indian rugby star Sumit Roy Kumar believes his status as the highest-priced player in the Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 2 auction is not a burden but a reflection of years of dedication to the sport.
Dambulla, June 15 (IANS) India A were docked 10 runs in their ongoing 50-over tri-series match against Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Monday after batter Vipraj Nigam twice ran through the protected area of the pitch despite earlier warnings, leaving the umpires with no choice but to impose the penalties.
