Pakistan beat Uzbekistan in first rugby game in Lahore

F.P. Report

LAHORE: Pakistan beat Uzbekistan in first rugby game by 44 tries at Pakistan Rugby Academy Lahore on Sunday.

Pakistan were not off to a good start as the visiting side dominated the first half of the match but later on, the green shirts made a comeback and left Uzbekistan behind.

The tourists managed to score 13 tries in reply.

Pakistan leads two test match series 1-0. The second match of the series is scheduled on May 1 at the same venue.

Earlier, Uzbekistan’s hockey and rugby team landed in Lahore on Saturday in a bid to revive international sporting events in Pakistan.