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              Rugby World Cup

              All you need to know about the 2027 Rugby World Cup scheduled to take place in Australia from October 1 to November 13

              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

              SportNovember 05, 2025
              The Webb Ellis Cup during the 2027 Rugby World Cup announcement in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

              What is the Rugby World Cup Final Qualifier in Dubai, who is playing and when is it?

              SportNovember 05, 2025
              UAE made a stunning comeback to defeat South Korea in the Asia Rugby Championship in Incheon. Photo: Asian Rugby

              UAE keep Rugby World Cup dream alive with win in South Korea

              SportJune 21, 2025
              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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              Benade demands better from UAE after humbling by Hong Kong in ARC opener

              SportJune 15, 2025
              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

              Asia Rugby Championship: Can UAE qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup?

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

              Dubai to host qualifier for 2027 men's Rugby World Cup in November

              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

              CommentApril 11, 2025
              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

              Qais Al Dhalai: Rugby World Cup needs to evolve as a global show

              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

              UAE can turn Rugby World Cup qualification dream into reality

              SportDecember 16, 2024
              Willie Le Roux and Damian Willemse of South Africa pose for a photo with the The Webb Ellis Cup. Getty

              South Africa edge New Zealand to win Rugby World Cup

              SportOctober 28, 2023
              Mathew Tait was appointed general manager and festival director of the Dubai Sevens in October last year. Antonie Robertson/The National

              Mathew Tait on England, the World Cup and returning to Dubai Sevens

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

              England in awe of World Cup semi-final opponents South Africa

              SportOctober 17, 2023
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