Rugby union & league club based in Abu Dhabi
Rugby team
Abu Dhabi Harlequins is a rugby union and rugby league team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They currently play in the UAE Premiership.[1] The team was founded as the Abu Dhabi RUFC in 1970.
The 'Quins' were recently 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
Rugby League
The Harlequins switched to rugby league in 2013, taking part in the inaugural Emirates Rugby League Cup competition.[2] They were the inaugural Emirates Rugby League champions, beating Mana Dubai in the final of the competition.[3]
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