Asia rugby sevens championship

Asia Rugby Sevens Championship: 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.

The second season of the Rugby Premier League, the world's first franchise-based rugby sevens competition, gets underway on June 16. After making its debut in 2025 with six city-based teams. The league has expanded this year with the introduction of a women's edition featuring four teams.

Among the teams looking to build on a successful first campaign are Hyderabad Heroes, who finished with the bronze medal in the inaugural season. The franchise enjoyed an unbeaten run through the league stage before suffering their only defeat in the knockouts. Ahead of Season 2, Hyderabad retained Spanish star Manuel Moreno and Kenyan international Kevin Wekesa, and successfully brought back several members of last year's core group, including Indian standout Sumit.