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          Rugby

          Jack Stapley during UAE's rugby Test against Germany at The Sevens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

          Stapley feels at home as he eyes Rugby World Cup qualification with UAE

          SportNovember 19, 2024
          Rugby match going on between UAE (grey) v Germany (red) held at The Sevens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

          UAE rugby rue 'small margins' after narrow defeat to Germany in Dubai

          SportNovember 17, 2024
          UAE fullback Conor Kennedy, playing against Zimbabwe, the country of his birth, kicks the ball away during the Test match at The Sevens, Dubai, November 5, 2024. Photo: Allison Buckley

          UAE's Rugby World Cup dream given reality check by Zimbabwe

          SportNovember 06, 2024
          Exiles' Conor Kennedy goes on a run. Dubai Exiles v Bahrain, first match of the West Asia Premiership rugby season. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Kennedy up for Zimbabwe challenge as UAE get set for autumn Tests

          SportNovember 04, 2024
          Duane Aholelei of Dubai Exiles scores a try during the West Asia Super Rugby match between Dubai Hurricanes and Dubai Exiles at The Sevens in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on October 25, 2024. Christopher Pike for The National

          Dubai Exiles beat Hurricanes in new era of live broadcasts

          CricketOctober 26, 2024
          UAE U18 boys rugby sevens side after winning the Asian Under 18 Championship in Malaysia. Nicholas March / The National

          UAE U18 boys dominate to retain Asian sevens title

          SportSeptember 30, 2024
          Argentina's Tomas Lavanini tackles South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the Rugby Championship match at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on September 28, 2024. AFP

          Etzebeth aims to carry on after helping Boks win Rugby Championship

          SportSeptember 29, 2024
          Dubai Hurricanes take on Dubai Sharks at the club's Memorial Day, the first event of their 25th anniversary celebrations held at The Seven Stadium in Dubai, on September 21, 2024. Ryan Lim for The National

          Dubai Hurricanes target trophies to celebrate silver jubilee

          SportSeptember 26, 2024
          Eddie Jones was in charge of the Japan team for their recent summer Test matches, including against his former side England at Twickenham, AFP

          Jones’ fire ‘burning stronger than ever’ according to UAE-based coach

          SportJuly 20, 2024
          The UAE after the Asian Rugby Championship match between the UAE and Malaysia. Sevens Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE rugby looks ahead after landmark Asian campaign

          SportJune 23, 2024
          UAE's Sakiusa Naisau scores during the Asian Rugby Championship match between the UAE and Malaysia. Sevens Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE rugby hits new heights after crushing win over Malaysia

          SportJune 22, 2024
          Matt Mills, the UAE captain, hopes for plenty of support when the national team take on Malaysia in the Asian Rugby Championship on Friday. Photo: Jon Ebbitt

          UAE target more rugby success after historic South Korea win

          SportJune 20, 2024
          Abu Dhabi-born and raised Catherine Richards plays for Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premiership Women’s Rugby in England. Photo: Gloucester-Hartpury

          Richards blazing a trail in rugby from Abu Dhabi to Wales

          SportMay 02, 2024
          Dubai Sharks, in dark blue, won the UAE Division 1 title after beating Abu Dhabi Harlequins II, which means they are eligible to join the West Asia Premiership next season. Ruel Pableo for The National

          Dubai Sharks undecided over promotion to top tier

          SportApril 29, 2024
          at the UAE Premiership, Dubai Hurricanes v Jebel Ali Dragons at Al Ain Amblers Club. Ruel Pableo for The National

          Dragons taste UAE Premiership success again after beating Hurricanes

          SportApril 28, 2024
          Jebel Ali Dragons thrashed Dubai Hurricanes 40-15 in November in the teams' most recent game. Ruel Pableo for The National

          Hurricanes v Dragons: Sleeping giants set to contest Premiership title

          SportApril 26, 2024