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Rugby Sevens

Dubai Rugby Sevens is a festival of the sport, bringing international teams and the Gulf's best club and school sides together for an action-packed tournament

JESS Arabian Ranches players celebrate after winning the Under 16 cup title at the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens in the UK. Photo: JESS

Dubai school puts UAE rugby on international map after reclaiming sevens title

SportMarch 31, 2026

Orlando Speranza celebrates as Speranza beat Shogun in the International Invitational final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Tears flow again after Speranza 22's Dubai Sevens success: 'It's like being given a little piece of happiness'

SportDecember 02, 2025

New Zealand’s men’s team perform the haka after winning their final match against Australia at the Dubai Sevens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A haka in the desert: How New Zealand cleaned up at 2025 Dubai Sevens

SportDecember 01, 2025

New Zealand celebrate victory against Australia in the HSBC SVNS DXB Mens and womens final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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New Zealand claim Dubai Sevens title double

SportNovember 30, 2025

Dubai Hurricanes (yellow) take on Bahrain in the Gulf Men’s League final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Hurricanes snatch another title out of Bahrain hands

SportNovember 30, 2025

Abu Dhabi Harlequins won the 2025 Gulf Women's title at the Dubai Sevens following a 27-7 win over Dubai Hurricanes in the final. photo: Handout

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Dubai Sevens: Mellish inspires AD Harlequins to Gulf title despite illness

SportNovember 30, 2025

Luca Bardelli of Great Britain is tackled by Australia's Wallace Charlie at the Dubai Sevens. Getty Images

Great Britain optimistic for future despite opening day exit at Dubai Sevens

SportNovember 29, 2025

DESS (RED) beat Dubai College in the Gulf U19 boys final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Dubai Sevens: DESS College retain Gulf Under 19 Boys crown

SportNovember 29, 2025

Al Maha's Mahra Enqelya on the attack against Saudi Tuwaiq at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Emirati and Saudi Arabian women go head to head at Dubai Sevens

SportNovember 29, 2025

Liam Blyde (left) and James McCarthy (centre) are part of a Quins side eyeing the Gulf Men’s League title at Dubai Sevens. Nick Davies/Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Blyde keen to emulate his sister as Abu Dhabi Harlequins chase Gulf glory

SportNovember 28, 2025

Neither Ireland or the US, pictured here in the 2022 Dubai Sevens semi-final, will take part this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

No England, Ireland or United States: World Rugby defend revamped Dubai Sevens

SportNovember 27, 2025

Argentina player with the ball at the South Africa vs Argentina World Series Men’s Finals at Dubai Sevens. Ruel Pableo for The National

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Dubai Sevens 2025: Times, tickets, entertainment lineup and all you need to know

SportNovember 26, 2025

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, presents Matt Fitzpatrick with the DP World Tour Championship winner's trophy at Jumeirah Golf Estates. EPA

Dubai plans to double the number of sporting events it hosts by 2033

SportNovember 19, 2025

Ben Youngs after his final home appearance during the Premiership semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks. Getty Images

Ben Youngs: ‘Most superstars wore sevens shirts at some point’

SportSeptember 15, 2025

Saudi Tuwaiq in action against AUC Rugby in their final pool match at the Emirates Dubai Sevens. Courtesy Laith Marzouq, Saudi Arabia Rugby Federation

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First all-Saudi women’s rugby team are awed by Dubai Sevens debut

SportDecember 03, 2024

Emirates Dubai Sevens Champions Australia for the Women's Division and New Zealand for the Men's Division. Victor Besa / The National

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Dubai Sevens: Flying Fijians return to top of the podium after ending Spain fairy tale

SportDecember 01, 2024

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