Dubai Exiles Club Exiled

Gulf News today reported that Dubai Exiles Rugby Club has been served an eviction notice from Dubai Municipality, effective July. Chairman Steve Blackburn talking about what options are available moving forward... “to close the club and distribute any money to all members; rebuild the club in the new plot; or simply close it down.”

What a shame for the Dubai sporting communities. This will not only affect the 3 rugby teams who call Exiles home, but also Dubai Netball League, Dubai Hurling & Gaelic Football, and Dubai Soccer. Not to mention the international Rugby events held at the site each year (the 7's being one of the highlights of Dubai's sporting & social calendars), as well as being a fantastic venue for concerts & events.