IRB confirms pool draw for Dubai Sevens
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Nov 272011
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for round 2 of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens on 2-3 December 2011.
The draw was made live on television before the Cup final of the Gold Coast Sevens, the opening round of the 2011/12 season.
As Gold Coast winners, Fiji top pool A in Dubai and face matches against Samoa, Argentina and the hosts United Arab Emirates.
New Zealand, runners-up in Australia, head pool B and will play USA and Portugal before a mouth-watering Read more [...]
Dubai Sevens essential guide
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Nov 242011
Now in its 42nd year, the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens has grown exponentially since it began in 1970. This family-friendly event lures up to 50,000 spectators every year, a mix of UAE residents and visitors who fly in just for the event – many donning their fancy dress.The Sevens Stadium on Al Ain Road will host a weekend of fast-paced matches, live music and revelry on December 1-3, and 2011 looks set to be better than ever: international women’s teams will compete this year for the Read more [...]