Abu Dhabi Harlequins
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| Full name | Abu Dhabi Harlequins |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Location | United Arab Emirates |
| Ground(s) | Zayed Sports Stadium |
| Chairman | Andy Cole |
| League(s) | UAE Premiership |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Abu Dhabi Harlequins is a rugby union and rugby league team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They currently play in the UAE Premiership.[1] The team was founded as the Abu Dhabi RUFC in 1970.
The 'Quins' were recently crowned UAE Premiership Champions of the 2022 rugby season, having had an entire 2020/21 season without any rugby at all due to covid restrictions.
They beat the Dubai Exiles 28-34 in the UAE Premiership Final.
2012-13 Squad[edit]
in bold = players internationals
Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
Notable players[edit]
Jeremy Manning - 50 caps for Munster Rugby, 30 for Newcastle Falcons.
Sean Crombie - Scotland U21 and Scotland 7's international. Former Edinburgh Rugby and Newcastle Falcons player
Ed Lewsey - Wales U19 international. former Exeter Chiefs and Plymouth Albion player
Ben Bolger - former London Broncos (Super League) rugby league footballer.
Rugby League[edit]
The Harlequins switched to rugby league in 2013, taking part in the inaugural Emirates Rugby League Cup competition.[2] They were the inaugural Emirates Rugby League champions, beating Mana Dubai in the final of the competition.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "UAE Mens Premiership Rugby Championship". Yalla Rugby. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Harlequins - News".
- ^ "Rugby League Cup final: Harlequins break their finals jinx in style". 31 May 2013.