By Priscilla Jepchumba On November 14, Egypt, Guatemala, and Lesotho officially achieved full member status in World Rugby, a recognition granted during the int
On November 14, Egypt, Guatemala, and Lesotho officially achieved full member status in World Rugby, a recognition granted during the international federation’s Council meeting. This milestone means the global rugby community now includes 133 national unions spanning six distinct regions.
Meanwhile, Lesotho has been a part of Rugby Africa since 2016 and, like Egypt, became an associate member of World Rugby in 2022. This small enclave, surrounded by South Africa, has also participated in regional rugby competitions, demonstrating its growing passion for the sport. World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson expressed his enthusiasm for the progress of these three nations. He highlighted the significant role of the recent Olympic Games in Paris in promoting rugby sevens, leading to increased global participation and interest, especially among women and youth.
“Boosted by an outstanding, record-breaking Olympic rugby sevens competition in Paris, our global game for all continues to grow and diversify, powered in particular by increases in women’s rugby participation and greater fan engagement across the globe,” he added.
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