In July this year, World Rugby announced the cancellation of the opening two tournaments of the 2020/2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, which included the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens, however organisers have now announced their plans for a scaled down Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens.
Scheduled to take place on 4 and 5 December, the plans for the new look tournament will feature Rugby, Cricket and Netball.
The tournament still needs official approval to continue which it will announce by 15 October if it has been received, however team entries are now open at discounted rates and fully refundable should the tournament not proceed. Team entries close on 30 September.
Tickets for spectators will go on sale in October 2020.
In a statement Tom Burwell, Tournament Director said, “We are disappointed that the HSBC World Sevens Series is unable to take place in Dubai in 2020 but this is also an opportunity to deliver something unique for players and local fans at the end of what has been a very tough year.”
“Pitch Two will become the main field and will have a unique feel to it. Tournament goers will still enjoy marquee experiences including the Heineken Tavern, experiential cocktail bars, fantastic family fun and of course some brilliant local sport. Our intention is to build an experience that truly encapsulates 51 years of the Dubai 7s”.
“We are going to celebrate all levels of participation. crowds will be wowed by the skills of the teams from across the region set to backdrop that will still inspire memories from years past and set a tone for the future as we look forward to 2021”
“We are faced with some huge challenges in delivery but the team behind the tournament have been working tirelessly to come up with ways to deliver in 2020. This might mean some extra patience is required from visitors and a personal responsibility taken but this will be no different to the ‘new normal’ that we face in everyday life. We are excited to deliver a brilliantly unique Emirates Airline Dubai 7s in December despite these challenges”
The tournament will be delivered in accordance with international and local health an safety measures to ensure that the health of players, fans and all who attend is placed as paramount.
More information and to apply to take part in the tournament can be done at www.dubairugby7s.com