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          Rugby World Cup

          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

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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

          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

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

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          RugbyJuly 25, 2022
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