Dubai Tigers get claws into Knights Eagles while Exiles maintain winning start to UAE rugby season

The division’s newcomers scored five tries as they beat Dubai Knights Eagles 27-16 at Dubai Sports City

RESULTS

West Asia Premiership

Thursday
Jebel Ali Dragons 13-34 Dubai Exiles

Friday
Dubai Knights Eagles 16-27 Dubai Tigers

Dubai Tigers continue to establish themselves as a competitive force in top-flight rugby in the region, after picking up their second West Asia Premiership win on Friday.

The division’s newcomers scored five tries as they beat Dubai Knights Eagles 27-16 at Dubai Sports City.

Tigers have quickly proved themselves to be a valuable addition to the Premiership, having accepted promotion this season after two years of success in the second-tier Conference.

After losing to champions Bahrain on the opening day, they pushed Abu Dhabi Harlequins in their second assignment, then sent a message of their arrival when they beat Jebel Ali Dragons next time out.

They consolidated that win with a success at the Knight Eagles that moved them to fourth in the seven-team table.

Cameron Larnder scored two tries for the Tigers, with Liam Caldwell and Nenad Grbic also crossing. Jamie Clarke scored the fourth try that gave them a bonus point, before being substituted in the second half after suffering a broken finger.

The previous evening, Dubai Exiles had continued their impressive start to the campaign, as they beat Jebel Ali Dragons 34-13 at the Centre of Excellence.

It meant that, after four matches so far, the Exiles are the only undefeated side in the competition.

Updated: November 09, 2019, 4:08 AM
RESULTS

West Asia Premiership

Thursday
Jebel Ali Dragons 13-34 Dubai Exiles

Friday
Dubai Knights Eagles 16-27 Dubai Tigers