* Rugby India Football Union, founded in 1998, is the sole governing body for the sport of Rugby in India.
* Recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sport, Govt. of India, Rugby India is a full member of World Rugby, Asia Rugby and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
* Rugby India is responsible for the growth & development of the sport of Rugby across the country from the grassroots to the high-performance level.
* IRFU is the sole governing body of all formats of the sport of Rugby in India for all genders and ages.
* The formats included are as follows: Rugby Union, Fifteen-a-Side Rugby, Seven-a-Side Rugby, 10-a-Side Rugby, 12-a-Side Rugby, Touch Rugby, Non-Contact Rugby - Tag Rugby, Flag Rugby, Beach Rugby, Snow Rugby, Wheelchair Rugby, Underwater Rugby.
* Rugby has been included in the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) for all age-groups (U14, U17 & U19 boys & girls) and the National University Games for both Men & Women, under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
* The sport is also a part of the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and played by the Paramilitary & Police Forces.
* IRFU claims to have 4023 registered players, including 1361 women.
