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Trophies lifted, finals reached and standout performances across rugby and netball as Kukri’s partner schools and clubs shine on the Dubai stage.
This year’s Emirates Dubai Sevens tournament, held from 29 November to 1 December, delivered another unforgettable weekend of sport, excitement and elite competition.
As a long-standing partner to a variety of schools and clubs in the Middle East, Kukri proudly supported its teams with customised sportswear designed to meet the demands of different sports.
Kukri partners competing at this year’s tournament included Dubai Hurricanes, Bahrain RFC, Dubai College, Jebel Ali School, Dubai British School, The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK), Repton Dubai and The Club.
Across rugby and netball, more than 25 Kukri partner teams shone throughout the tournament.
Partner Performance Highlights
Dubai Hurricanes
Dubai Hurricanes delivered one of their strongest Dubai Sevens campaigns in recent years.
Their men’s rugby side were crowned Gulf Men’s League champions in a thrilling all-Kukri final against Bahrain RFC, while the women’s first rugby team reached the final, narrowly missing out on silverware to Abu Dhabi Harlequins.
Bahrain RFC:
Bahrain RFC enjoyed an impressive tournament across three sports, entering six competitive squads.
The Colts rugby team captured the Bowl Championship, while the 1st XV men’s rugby team narrowly missed out on the title.
Their junior netball side also excelled, earning a place as Bowl finalists after a strong campaign.
Dubai College:
Dubai College produced a standout performance across all age groups. Their third netball team were crowned Gulf Youth Aspire Netball champions, while the U19 girls’ rugby squad lifted the Gulf championship after a 14-12 victory over DESS College.
Amal, captain of Dubai College’s Netball third team, said, “My experience at Dubai Sevens this year was phenomenal.
“The atmosphere was great, motivation me to push myself even further. Hearing the final whistle in our last match and celebrating together really captured our team spirit and dedication.”
She added, “Support from partners like Kukri plays a key role in our success. Having high-quality kit we feel comfortable in gives us confidence on court to perform.”
Jess Harris, Dubai College Girls Rugby player said, “Running onto the pitch in front of a crowd of 15,000 people was surreal.
“Lifting the trophy after years of falling just short made the victory incredibly emotional.”
Jebel Ali School:
Jebel Ali School continued their strong development with competitive performances across both sports.
Their U19 boys’ rugby team reached the quarter-finals, while their netball team secured 7th place overall after progressing to the Plate semi-final.
BSAK:
BSAK performed strongly across all competitions. Their Gulf U19 boys’ rugby team reached the play-off semi-final, the girls’ rugby squad also progressed to the semi-finals, and their netball team finished as play-off finalists in the Gulf Youth Aspire tournament.
Repton Dubai:
Repton Dubai continued to build momentum at the Dubai Sevens, competing with two teams across rugby and netball.
Their netball squad impressed with a run to the semi-final in the Gulf Youth Aspire competition, while their U19 boys’ rugby team lost out in an all-Kukri Plate quarter-final against BSAK.
The Club:
The Club’s rugby sevens team delivered a spirited performance in the Gulf Men’s social competition, winning their first three matches to progress to the quarter-final before losing out to Dubai Warriors.
Celebrating partnership & performance
Chris Marshall, Group COO at Kukri Sports, said “Seeing our partner teams excel at this year’s tournament has been fantastic.
“Their performances embody the passion and resilience that the tournament is renowned for. We’re proud to support them with bespoke, high-quality apparel that helps them feel confident and empowered on one of the Middle Easts’ biggest sporting stages.”
Kukri Sports congratulates all partner schools and clubs for their outstanding achievements at the 2025 Dubai Sevens.
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