IRB  - Dubai Sevens 2005/6 Series

The IRB Sevens Series 2005/6 kicks off again in Dubai.  We have listed below all of the Tournaments in the series in order that you can keep up to date with the England's Sevens progress. 

2005/06 TOURNAMENTS
Dubai 1-2 December 2005 Dubai Exiles Rugby ground
George 9-10 December 2005 George Rugby Ground
New Zealand 3-4 February 2006 Westpac Stadium
USA 11-12 February 2006 Home Depot Center, Los Angeles
Hong Kong 31 March, 1-2 April 2006 Hong Kong Stadium
Singapore 8-9 April 2006 To be confirmed
Paris 27-28 May 2006 To be confirmed

London 3-4 June 2006 Twickenham

   The 2005/6 IRB Dubai Sevens - 1st and 2nd of December in Dubai at the Dubai Exiles Rugby Ground. The Exiles ground holds a capacity of 20,000 and the teams will be playing for the Emirates Airline International Trophy.   The tournament, now in its 36th year, has become the biggest sporting event in the Middle Eastern region with over 60,000 fans expected to turn up during the two days. Check out the  Dubai Rugby 7s Website for a great deal more information

England have been drawn in Pool C along with Australia, Kenya and Uganda.  New Zealand last year's winners and number one seeds for this series,  have been drawn with France Canada and the Arabian Gulf.    England won last year's Dubai Title last year and will be defending under the direction of new coach Phil Greening, who is no stranger to seven, having been a fantastic sevens player himself!

  England's Ben Gollings leads the table for overall 'All-time Points Scorer'  with a total of 1225 and is 3rd for 'All-time Tries with 113.  Unofficial England Rugby wish our Sevens team the very best of luck and especially to Ben who seems to be out to smash all records.

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