Abu Dhabi Harlequins enjoy emphatic win over Kandy - in pictures

It was an impressive start to the new season for the UAE side and their coach Mike McFarlane

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  Quins' Siri Laladidi charges with the ball Kandy in the Western Clubs Champions League at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Kandy's Shanushka Abeywickrama gets a pass away. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Quins' Andrew Semple in action against Kandy.. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Kandy's Thinina Wijesinghe misses a penalty in the game against Abu Dhabi Harlequins. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Quins' Muneeb Gallant is tackled against Kandy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Quins' Tom Southall makes a break against Kandy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Quins' Mike Pugliese makes a break against Kandy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Quins' Chris Jones-Griffiths in action. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi Harlequins enjoyed an impressive start to the new rugby season on Friday as they proved too strong for Kandy in their Asia Rugby Western Clubs Champions League encounter.

The UAE side were emphatic 57-7 victors over their Sri Lankan opponents at Zayed Sports City.

Above is a gallery of the best action from the game.

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