DUBAI // Fiji will bid to add a third Dubai Rugby Sevens title in the space of four years to the Olympic Games gold they won last time out, when the HSBC World Series starts here next month.
Taking place on the National Day weekend (December 1-3) at The Sevens, Dubai, tickets are available online at www.dubairugby7s.com or at Emirates Group Headquarters, dnata Travel Stores, Go Sport and Park n Shop.
Ticket Prices (general admission) are:
Thursday, December 1: Free admission
Friday, December 2: In advance Dh300, on the day Dh400
Saturday, December 3: In advance Dh300, on the day Dh400
Season tickets (Friday and Saturday):
In advance Dh500, on the day Dh600. Admission is free for Children under 12.
In a special offer this year, Emirates Skywards members can also redeem tickets for the event using their miles.
Dubai Rugby Sevens — by the numbers
8 — There are eight rugby pitches at The Sevens, Dubai
18 — There will be 18 separate rugby tournaments running at this year's Sevens, as well as two netball tournaments
324 — Including the netball tournaments, there are 324 teams competing at The Sevens over the National Day weekend
937 — Matches will take place across the various tournaments
4,866 — Players are registered to play in the various competitions
Note: New information regarding the 2016 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens will be added when it is received.
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