KATHMANDU, May 13: Nepal Rugby Association has received full membership of the World Rugby Council. The World Rugby Council has granted full membership to Nepal, according to General Secretary of Nepal Rugby Union Gobinda Ghimire. Along with Nepal, Qatar and Turkey have also been recognized as full members at the Annual Meeting of World Rugby Council held virtually on May 11. Meanwhile, the Mai municipality of Ilam is to host the National U-20 Rugby Tournament on coming June 9 and 10. Namin Dhakal, a member of the Central Publicity Department of Nepal Rugby Union, said that 11 teams each in the men's and women's category will participate in the U-20 national rugby tournament.

Source: International New York Times May 13, 2023 06:25 UTC