Hosting over 80,000 fans from across the world in an action-packed three days you can expect thrilling action, great crowds, fun for all the family and of course international standard rugby. Join us for Dubai’s biggest and best sporting and social event of the year.
The Sevens Stadium is also host to the HSBC’s Mini & Youth Rugby Festival – consisting of over 240 teams taking part in this growing international Mini & Youth rugby tournament every January
Rugby Facilities at The Sevens Stadium:
The Sevens Stadium is home to two of the UAE’s largest clubs where over 2,500 players use the stadium facilities every week during the playing season:
Established in 1966, Dubai Exiles Rugby Club is the oldest and most successful Rugby Club in the UAE.
If you’re in the UAE and would like to pursue your enjoyment of playing rugby or netball at world class facilities, with international standard coaching, you’d be more than welcome to join us here at the world famous Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
Our rugby section offers participation for all levels and all age groups, mini, midi, youth and senior rugby for boys, girls and veterans. Our men’s senior rugby side plays in the West Asia Premiership and the UAE Rugby Premiership. We also have a men’s team that competes in UAE Division 1.
Whatever your age or ability, you’ll receive a warm welcome and make some new friends here at the Dubai Exiles.
A not-for-profit organisation operating under Community Development Authority who provide rugby, netball and cricket for players from the tender age of 3 to over 50 years.
The rugby pitches at The Sevens Stadium are also a training base for all UAE national rugby team. .
Come and use our pitches for anything from a training session to a 3-day tournament. Please contact our events team on sports.events@thesevens.ae in order to make a booking.
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