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with the help of some Pakistani’s who also had
prior exposure of the sport.
A similar situation also existed in
Islamabad and Karachi. Therefore from the outset all these clubs started a
regular exchange of Rugby matches and an annual Pakistan Rugby Sevens
event also evolved from their regular exchange of fixtures.
The
presence of skilled expatriates players in the team lent support in
reconstitute and training of more local players and as the expatriate
population in Lahore waned due to the political-cum-economic scenario of
the country. LRFC was able to maintain a steady stream of local players.
By 1995/6 LRFC could boost of a full contingent of local Rugby players and
has maintained this status since then.
The
reduction in the expatriate members in the game although did impact the
club in gaining access to much needed sponsorship which was more
forthcoming during their presence.
Lahore
despite this handicap maintained an active calendar each season due to
hard work and dedication of its members. The club started to expand its
horizons by participating in regional tournaments in the Gulf and South
Asia because a regular participant at the prestigious annual double Rugby
Sevens event besides participating twice the Sharjah. The club has also
traveled to India and Sri Lanka and has hosted teams from Sri Lanka and
India in tournaments organized at Lahore. Lahore also successfully
introduced an annual Rugby 10’S Tournament of its own. This tournament
was held on March 30, 2002.
The
club consists of playing members from various walks of life ranging from
students to business executive that have come together from the love of
the sport
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