UAE sport

After relegation from Asian Five Nations, what lies ahead for UAE rugby?

ASN rugby match between UAE v Philippines at Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium on May 18, 2013. Photo courtesy Kenji Demura / RJP

Paul Radley goes over the many posibilities in front of the UAE national rugby team after they were relegated from the top tier of the Asian Five Nations. Read Article After relegation from Asian Five Nations, what lies ahead for UAE rugby?

Dubai teen Shorye Chopra scores a hat-trick of cricket awards

Shorye Chopra receiving his award from Zaheer Abbas as Shyam Bhatia looks on. Photo courtesy G Force Sports Services

The 16-year-old Dubai schoolboy makes it three years in a row in taking the top award for junior cricketer. Read Article Dubai teen Shorye Chopra scores a hat-trick of cricket awards

Adam Hollioake is not short on confidence before Fighting Chance Dubai

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai, writes Paul Radley. Read Article Adam Hollioake is not short on confidence before Fighting Chance Dubai

Pro League: Salem Al Orafi says Baniyas will not hold back despite busy week

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2013 - Ricardo de Oliveira from Jazira celebrate the first goal of the match against Ajman during the Pro League Etisalat Cup final at Al Wasl's Zabeel Stadium. ( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper )

A Baniyas victory over Al Jazira would guarantee third place in the Pro League table but they still have have the GCC semi-finals to worry about, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League: Salem Al Orafi says Baniyas will not hold back despite busy week

Pro League: Al Ahli to transfer Ricardo Quaresma to Galatasaray

After they signed Ricardo Quaresma in January, Al Ahli may transfer the Portuguese winger to Galatasaray in Turkey, reports John McAuley. Read Article Pro League: Al Ahli to transfer Ricardo Quaresma to Galatasaray

Asian Five Nations: UAE cannot fight off Philippines or relegation

The UAE's stay in the top tier of the Asian Five Nations is over, ended by the Philippines in a campaign that saw the UAE fail to secure a point in the table. 'How do we improve? We have to work harder,' says Duncan Hall, the UAE's performance manager. Read Article Asian Five Nations: UAE cannot fight off Philippines or relegation

Horse racing: Godolphin are getting back to their winning ways

Before he made trip to Singapore, jockey Silvestre De Sousa secured maiden Group 1 victory aboard Farhh while Willing Foe also triumphed in England, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Horse racing: Godolphin are getting back to their winning ways

Pro League round-up: Two matches, two wins for Al Wahda's Josef Hickersberger

Al Wahda blanks Al Ain at home, Al Shabab get past Dubai and Al Fujairah's win over Kalba makes relegation battle go into final week, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League round-up: Two matches, two wins for Al Wahda's Josef Hickersberger

Al Ahli blank Ajman to punch Asian Champions League ticket

Win the win, the Dubai club secures second place in the table and will make a return to the Asian Champions League next year, writes John McAuley. Read Article Al Ahli blank Ajman to punch Asian Champions League ticket

Asian Five Nations: A step backward may help UAE rugby move forward

Dropping out of the top tier could be more of a help than a hurt, comments Paul Radley. Read Article Asian Five Nations: A step backward may help UAE rugby move forward

Marius Sumudica feels the strain as pressure comes to a head at Al Shaab

After a scoreless draw with Al Wasl, all the focus falls on Al Shaab's final match of the season as only a win will help them escape relegation, writes Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article Marius Sumudica feels the strain as pressure comes to a head at Al Shaab

Mana Dubai set up Harlequins clash in Rugby League Cup

Two late tries by Ian Overton, the Jebel Ali Dragons union winger, ensure close win over Dubai Wasps. Read Article Mana Dubai set up Harlequins clash in Rugby League Cup