Bangladesh Claim Victory Over Nepal in International Rugby Series

The Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union and Nepal Rugby Association completed their 2022 “International Rugby Series” with the hosts claiming the spoils in Dhaka with victories in the sevens and XVs rugby matches.

(All photo credits – Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union Facebook)

The matches took place in Dhaka from 21-22 June 2022 and were the first international matches by the two unions, played at the Armed Forces Stadium.  The matches were part of the inauguration of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Nepal International Rugby Series – although it was not made clear if this would be an annual event, or if women’s rugby would be included in the future.

Bangladesh claimed the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Nepal International Rugby Series 3-0

State Minister for Youth and Sports of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Mr Zahid Ahsan Russel inaugurated the competition as the chief guest, while other dignitaries included Qais Abdullah Al Dalai- President of Asia Rugby, Mr. Nilandra Raj Shrestha- Secretary General of Nepal Olympic Association, Mr. Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin- MP Dhaka 10 President of Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union. General Secretary of the Federation Mr. Mausum Ali, Joint Secretary Saeed Ahmed Ahmed (sourced from the Bangladesh Rugby Union Facebook page),

In the two sevens rugby matches, Bangladesh claimed victories in both games, winning 19-0 & 20-0 against Nepal. The following day, the XVs match was played which saw the hosts win again, with a scoreline of 31-7.

Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union

Nepal Rugby Association