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| Full name | Abu Dhabi Harlequins |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970; 54 years ago (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. The team was founded as the Abu Dhabi RUFC in 1970.
The 'Quins' were 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
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
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
The Harlequins switched to rugby league in 2013, taking part in the inaugural Emirates Rugby League Cup competition. They were the inaugural Emirates Rugby League champions, beating Mana Dubai in the final of the competition.
See also
References
- "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.