Mumbai, June 15 -- The wait for Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) is finally ove. Fast, physical, fearless - the first ever franchise-based Rugby Sevens league in the world, which is organised by Rugby India and GMR Sports, will host the who's who from the world of rugby, in Mumbai from Sunday.

Battling it out for top honours are six franchises, Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, and the Mumbai Dreamers.

The RPL will feature 30 marquee international players from powerhouse Rugby Sevens nations, including New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji, Argentina, Great Britain, Ireland, USA and Spain. Additionally, 18 international players from Canada, Hong Kong, and Germany wil...