Continuing the ‘Meet the Exiles’ Coaches’ theme today we introduce you to Exiles’ Under 8 Head Coach, Brad Owako. Brad is incredibly busy at Dubai Exiles RFC, not only is he an important cog in the Exiles’ Premiership rugby side, he also take the lead role in coaching the club’s Under 8 minis, gives guidance to the…
Ulsterman John Donnan brings an enormous wealth of experience and pedigree to the Dubai Exiles. The 6’4″ (1.95m) second row represented Ireland at the 2013 U20 World Cup in France and spent 2 seasons wearing the famous emerald shirt in the Under 20 Six Nations. John started for Mike Ruddock’s Ireland in the opening 19…
Cornelis Steyn playing for the UAE at the Phuket 7s in April 2022 Cornelis Steyn Cornelis has joined the Dubai Exiles from the Dubai Hurricanes. Cornelis is an experienced Number 8 and a current UAE International. He recently played for his adopted home in the Phuket 7s tournament winning team that was captained by Exiles’ Matt…
Femke Soens on the right with the SAS Heidelberg Junior Girls Trophy won by Belgium and the Player of the Tournament trophy awarded to Femke It’s been big season for Dubai Exiles’ Femke Soens. HSBC Festival Cup winner, Abu Dhabi Tournament Cup winner, and Emirates Dubai 7s Gulf Under 18 Girls winner with Dubai Exiles…
Continuing the ‘Meet the Exiles’ Coaches’ theme today we introduce you to Exiles’ Under 11 Head Coach, Matt Mills. Matt, a PE Teacher at Dubai English speaking College (DESC) joined the Dubai Exiles in 2015. The 2022-23 season will be the seventh season that Matt has played top flight rugby in the UAE Premiership and West Asia…
Continuing the ‘Meet the Exiles’ Coaches’ theme today we introduce you to Exiles’ Under 19 Girls Head Coach, Epeli Davetawalu. Epeli, and the Under 19 Girls coaching team, enjoyed another amazing season in 2021-22, cementing the Exiles reputation as the leading force in UAE Under 19 Girls rugby. When the Dubai Exiles Under 19 Girls finished last…
It was the Senior Men’s end of season awards at the weekend. A relaxed evening with a lot of fun had by many of the Exiles’ Division 1 and Premiership players who enjoyed such a great 2021-22 season. Here are the recipients of the Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year for both…
When Jacques Benade joined the Dubai Exiles as Director of Rugby in 2015, he brought a wealth of experience, knowledge, and rugby know-how to the UAE and Gulf region’s most historic club. Jacques is ‘hands on’ in his role. He’s on the pitches at The Sevens Stadium coaching the Senior Men’s squad as well as…
