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.

Also 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.

Exiles 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