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Introduction
The Pakistan Rugby Union was formally established
in 2000 and gained membership with the Asian
Rugby Football Union in 2001. In 2003 Pakistan
fielded a national team for the first time,
participating in the Provincial Tournament
in Sri Lanka, playing India. In 2004, try-outs
for the national team have just been concluded
and intensive training camps are underway
for participation in the 19th Asian Rugby
Football Tournament being held in Hong Kong
in October.
Moreover, a national under-19’s
side is also being put together for the
first time and trained to participate in
a tournament in Kung Min, China, in December.
On the local scene, the clubs, particularly
in Lahore and Islamabad, are seeing an expanding
membership base and the development of solid
squads. Moreover, the clubs are committed
to expanding the game, particularly to the
youth and educational institutions in the
country. Islamabad has taken the lead in
this regard and is working with ten schools,
whilst Lahore is doing the same with two
premier schools. All of this has really
set the stage for further expansion and
greater efforts to capture the imagination
of the sporting public. The future bodes
well for the sport in the country, which
is backed up by a rich heritage and unlimited
potential.
Source
Pakistan
Rugby Union website
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