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          Theo McFarland of Samoa prior to the Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier against Belgium. Courtesy World Rugby

          Samoa clinch final spot at 2027 Rugby World Cup despite draw against Belgium

          SportNovember 19, 2025
          Lalomilo Lalomilo of Samoa is tackled by Johan Deysel and Louis Van der Westhuizen of Namibia during the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby

          Samoa and Belgium to play for Rugby World Cup spot in Dubai

          SportNovember 14, 2025
          Samoa captain Theo McFarland during a Test against and Scotland at Eden Park in Auckland earlier this year. AFP

          Samoa ready for final shot at 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification in Dubai

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          The Webb Ellis Cup during the 2027 Rugby World Cup announcement in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

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          UAE made a stunning comeback to defeat South Korea in the Asia Rugby Championship in Incheon. Photo: Asian Rugby

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          Matt Worley of Hong Kong is halted by numerous UAE players in the Asia Rugby Championship match at The Sevens in Dubai. Pawan Singh for The National

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          UAE's Andrew Semple trains before the Asia Rugby Championship 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE dreaming of World Cup ahead of ARC opener against Hong Kong

          SportJune 13, 2025
          UAE players train at Tigers Park, Dubai, ahead of their 2025 Asian Rugby Championship. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          SportJune 12, 2025
          The Webb Ellis Cup in Sydney ahead of the men's Rugby World Cup Australia 2027. Getty Images

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          SportMay 22, 2025
          The UAE and the Gulf’s winter sporting calendar is full of top-level international sport, including the Dubai Rugby Sevens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          When it comes to hosting the Rugby World Cup, the Gulf's got game

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          Qais Al Dhalai, president of Asia Rugby and vice president of of the UAE Rugby Federation, believes it is time for the Rugby World Cup to return to Asia. Victor Besa / The national

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          SportApril 08, 2025
          The UAE, in grey, have never played at a Rugby World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National

          UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar preparing joint bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

          SportMarch 31, 2025
          UAE suffered a narrow 26-20 loss to Germany, in red, during a Test match at The Sevens in November. Pawan Singh / The National

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          SportOctober 20, 2023
          England head coach Steve Borthwick, left, and defence coach Kevin Sinfield. PA

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