The UAE Rugby Federation announced its partnership with Dubai Duty Free to  sponsor the national teams (men, women, youth under 20 years old, young women under 20 years old) and the Emirati Shaheen and Al Maha teams, for a period of two years, subject to renewal.

The draw for the nineteenth Asian Games, which will start in Hangzhou, starting from next September 23, has placed the UAE national rugby team in Group D alongside the teams of China and Afghanistan. our national team is currently continuing its local preparations in Dubai, under the supervision of coach Apollo Perlini. It is scheduled to hold an external preparation camp in Hong Kong before the start of the tournament, as preparation for the players before participating in this great event.

In December, Dubai will witness the launch of the HSBC Rugby Sevens Championship Series – one of the most important international events – which will be held in eight world-famous cities.