Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Kalinga Black Tigers Debut in Rugby Premier League on June 15
The Kalinga Black Tigers, a new rugby team, are starting in the Rugby Premier League on June 15.
They have great players from all over the world and India!
The team's jersey and mascot were revealed at a special event.
The coach, Mike Friday, is excited.
The league will have six teams playing a fast-paced version of rugby.
The team's logo is the "Paika," paying homage to Odisha warriors.
The league also hopes to start a women's league soon.
Kalinga Black Tigers, a founding team, will debut in the Rugby Premier League (RPL) on June 15.
The team's jersey and mascot were launched at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
The team includes international players and Indian athletes.
The team is coached by Mike Friday, former US national rugby sevens coach.
The RPL will feature six franchise teams in the Rugby 7s format.
- Who
- The Kalinga Black Tigers, along with other teams and players from around the world.
- What
- The Kalinga Black Tigers are debuting in the Rugby Premier League.
- When
- June 15
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To bring attention to Indian rugby and for the love of the sport.
- Debut Date
- June 15
- Team Location
- Bhubaneswar
- Game Format
- Rugby 7s
- Number of Teams in League
- Six
- Team Coach
- Mike Friday