In a dynamic and evolving sports landscape, rugby stands out for the core values it imparts both on and off the field. In this promising but challenging backdrop, the UAE Rugby Federation has launched the Rugby Rise Road (RRR) initiative, a project aimed at establishing a sustainable funding stream ...
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World Rugby and Capgemini announce the next cohort of 25 scholars to take part in the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme
World Rugby and Capgemini are delighted to announce the 25 inspiring female leaders from around the world that will participate in the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme in 2024 and 2025, driving visibility of female leaders from within the rugby family and helping to accelerate the ...
Match Officials Announced for Asia Rugby Men’s Division 1
Asia Rugby has announced the match officials appointed for the upcoming Asia Rugby Men's Division 1; Pakistan will host the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an exciting two-match series. The matches will take place at Lahore's iconic Punjab Stadium on July 4th and 8th. The first match on the 4th of ...
Asia Rugby Men’s Division 1: Pakistan Hosts UAE in Lahore
Pakistan is set to host the UAE team in a two-match series in Lahore. The matches will be held at the iconic Punjab Stadium on July 4th and 8th. The Punjab Stadium hosted the Asia Rugby Men’s Division 2 last year, where Pakistan emerged victorious over Thailand, securing promotion to Division ...
UAE Rugby Reaffirms Partnership with Emirates School Establishment
This article about the UAE Rugby Partnership with Emirates School Establishment and photos have been kindly provided by UAE Rugby Federation. The UAE Rugby Federation and the Emirates School Establishment are reaffirming an exciting cooperation agreement, the Federation announced during a recent ...
UAE men clinch Asia Rugby Phuket 7s title, Thailand women remain unbeaten
UAE won the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy 2021 (played in 2022) Phuket 7s title in a dramatic fashion over Singapore 22-17, in extra time. Tied at 17-17, seconds before the final hooter, UAE made the most of the golden-try scoring opportunity despite failing an early penalty try conversion attempt. In ...
Ahmad Al Falasi meets with World Rugby Chairman
His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee, Chairman of the Executive Office and the President of UAE General Authority of Sport met with the World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont His Excellency ...
UAE Rugby signs a contract with Rio & Tokyo Olympian Rugby Coach
United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation signs a contract with the Kenyan Rugby Olympian Philadelphia Olando an Olympic participant for both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, Olando enjoys strong rugby profile and is believed to be very competent to lead the local full-Emirati women’s teams in UAE. This ...
UAE clinch double gold at the West Asia 7s trophy
The United Arab Emirates men’s and women’s teams impressed at the West Asia 7s Trophy 2021 tournament held in Doha, Qatar as they won bragging rights to the title in both categories. UAE men beat a spirited Iran in the cup final by 38-14 while the UAE women’s team thrashed Qatar by a scoreline of ...
Asia Rugby Under 18 Girls Return to Play in Tashkent
Asia Rugby announced the schedule for the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens tournament. Host Uzbekistan will be joined by Kazakhstan, India, Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates. Asia Rugby Training and Education activities will be via virtual, hybrid and face to face, are underway to ensure a ...