Mark AKA 'Stash' Gathercole

Name: Mark AKA 'Stash' Gathercole

Squad: Dubai Exiles 1st XV

Date of Birth: 11/09/00

Place of Birth: London, England

Height: 1.80m

Weight: 105.0kg

Position: Tighthead Prop

Sponsor: Signature Pools



Womens Senior XV

Our women's team has had a real resurgence this season with a host of new exciting players and a committed coaching team who have proved popular with the squad members. Vet Nick Chittenham took on the coaching reins early in the season and with Nick now back playing regularly with the men's program he is being assisted by Jason Cook who is on the injured list with a knee problem which while meaning he is out of action for our men's teams is a boom for the women's squad who get to prosper with his time and expertise.

Exiles woman in actionAlso adding to the new dynamics at training is the Under 17 Girls team who are playing in a number of matches and tournaments this year and who are currently training with our women's squad.

All the rugby played by women in the Gulf is 7-a side with 7 tournaments held over the course of the season around the Gulf, plus the famed Dubai Sevens where the two finalists get the chance to play in front of 50,000 spectators. At the moment eight clubs compete in the AGRFU Women's Sevens League including teams from Doha, Kuwait and across the UAE.

Sorrell v LucyExiles caters for women players of all abilities so if you are new to the sport of rugby don't be discouraged as we provide full coaching and training and you will be surprised how quickly you will pick up this exciting sport. If at first the idea of crunching tackles and an odd shaped ball seem daunting then come along and use training sessions as a chance to improve your fitness, try something new and meet a great bunch of people. For the more serious and experienced player there is the chance to take your rugby aspirations further with representation in the Arabian Gulf Women's Rugby Team which competes in various tournaments internationally including the Dubai Sevens, Hong Kong Sevens, Asian Championships and Tunisia Women's Tournament.

Training sessions are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 7:00pm at our headquarters at the State of the Art 7he Sevens Rugby Stadium on the Dubai-Al Ain Road.

For more information please contact: administrator@dubaiexiles.com or call Jason Cook on 050 3538983

AGRFU Premiership
  Team P Pts
1 Bahrain RFC 2 10
2 Dubai Dragons RFC 2 9
3 Abu Dhabi Quins RFC 2 9
4 Dubai Exiles RFC 1 4
5 Doha RFC 1 4
6 Dubai Hurricanes RFC 0 2
7 Kuwait Nomads RFC 0 1
8 Muscat RFC 0 0
Club News

Dubai Netball Tournament

The Dubai Exiles Netball team will be participating in this year's fun tournament being held at The Sevens on Friday 17th September 2010. Come along and join in the fun by playing or supporting the team! read

2010-2011 Registration

Registration for 2010-2011 is now open. read

Juniors Fun Day

Our Junior's Fun Day was recently held at The Sevens where our Mini & Youth sections got stuck into some "fun in the sun". Click on the link below to see some of the action on our Club Facebook page. read

U15s Return from Successful 4 Nation Tour

Dubai Exiles U15s squad returned to Dubai with their pride in tact following a successful 4 nations tour to the UK and Ireland. read

Great Year for Dubai Exiles Junior Rugby

Congratulations to our U11s, U12s, U13s and U15s who brought home the Emirates Junior League titles for 2009/2010. read