LUCKNOW, Nov. 21 -- A journey that began with a handful of students training on the Lucknow University grounds several years back has now taken the campus rugby team to one of the country's biggest university-level sporting platforms. The squad is preparing to compete at the Khelo India University Games starting November 24 in Rajasthan, marking its debut appearance at the event.

From early morning drills on uneven fields to weekend practice sessions under makeshift goalposts, the team has built its identity through steady participation in the All India University Games over the years. "The team, formed in 2018, secured the 7th position in the All India University Games held in March 2025," said rugby coach and UP Rugby Federation presid...