(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Lahore hosted an action-packed Pakistan U18 Boys Rugby Championship at the Pakistan Rugby Academy, Lahore Cantt, showcasing the country’s rising rugby stars.
According to PRU Secretary Salman Sheikh, five teams—Alpha Star RFC, Peshawar RFC, Islamabad Jinns RFC, Fortabbas RFC, and Royal King RFC Farooqabad—competed in the national tournament. The event provided young athletes with a valuable platform to display their skills and passion for the sport.
In a thrilling final, Fortabbas RFC defeated Islamabad Jinns RFC 12–10 to claim the championship title. Fortabbas showcased their dominance earlier with victories over KPK RFC (24–0), Jinns RFC (19–7), and Royal King RFC (10–7) in the semi-final. Jinns RFC reached the final after edging past Alpha Star RFC 19–14.
In the classification round, Alpha Star RFC secured third place, Royal King RFC came fourth, and Peshawar RFC finished fifth.
The final standings:
1st – Fortabbas RFC
2nd – Islamabad Jinns RFC
3rd – Alpha Star RFC
4th – Royal King RFC Farooqabad
5th – Peshawar RFC
The tournament highlighted the growing strength of youth rugby in Pakistan, as players impressed with their talent, discipline, and sportsmanship.
