UAE v South Korea rugby


  • UAE players celebrate a try by scrum-half Andrew Semple (No 9) in their 36-32 win over South Korea in the Asian Rugby Championship at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai. All photos: Jon Ebbitt
    UAE players celebrate a try by scrum-half Andrew Semple (No 9) in their 36-32 win over South Korea in the Asian Rugby Championship at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai. All photos: Jon Ebbitt
  • Matt Mills, the UAE captain, is hoping the national team can repeat their historic success against South Korea when they face Malaysia on Friday, June 21, 2024.
    Matt Mills, the UAE captain, is hoping the national team can repeat their historic success against South Korea when they face Malaysia on Friday, June 21, 2024.
  • Moeneeb Galant dives over to score a try for the UAE in the win against South Korea at the Sevens Stadium.
    Moeneeb Galant dives over to score a try for the UAE in the win against South Korea at the Sevens Stadium.
  • Jaen Botes breaks a tackle as UAE attack against South Korea.
    Jaen Botes breaks a tackle as UAE attack against South Korea.
  • The UAE defence thwarts a South Korean attack.
    The UAE defence thwarts a South Korean attack.
  • Apollo Perelini, centre, oversaw the finest win of his long spell as UAE coach when they beat South Korea.
    Apollo Perelini, centre, oversaw the finest win of his long spell as UAE coach when they beat South Korea.