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Alex Johnson

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Entries by Alex Johnson

News

Best Sports Bars in Dubai for Live Rugby World Cup Action: [2023 Guide]

Catch all the live action of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at the best sports bars in Dubai! Our guide to venues, big screens, and great food.

28/08/23/by Alex Johnson
News

Sizzling Summer of International Rugby! Kick Off Times For UAE Viewers

Get ready to witness the heart-pounding tackles, spectacular tries, and fierce rivalries in the build up to the RWC2023

02/08/23/by Alex Johnson
News

Dubai Hurricanes Unveil Ex International Star Henry Paul as New Head Coach

Henry paul announced as new Dubai Hurricanes head Coach for 2023/24 season.

17/07/23/by Alex Johnson
News

UAE Mens XV Squad Announced Ahead of Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship

UAE Rugby have announced their Mens XV squad to travel to Pakistan in the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 series taking place in July 2023.

05/06/23/1 Comment/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.14 With Paul Hart

Paul Hart – Legend of the Jebel Ali Dragons rugby club, talks about what he’d change within UAE Rugby and why he’s a “one man club”.

04/05/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.13 With Chanley Williams

Chanley Williams talks us through his academy days in South Africa, signing for the Bulls, before disaster struck. Listen Now!

27/04/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.12 With David Learman

David Learman, the Chairman of RAK Rugby club talks about rugby in Ras Al Khaimah and life back in the early days.

13/04/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.11 With Henry Paul

In episode 11, we chat with dual code international rugby legend, Henry Paul about his illustrious career.

05/04/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.10 With Rocky Truter

We chat with Head Coach of the Dubai Hurricanes – Rocky Truter and find out the real reason why they stepped down from the UAE Premiership.

29/03/23/7 Comments/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.09 With Mike Cunningham

In episode #9, we talk to Chairman of Bahrain Rugby Club – Mike Cunningham.

22/03/23/by Alex Johnson
News

Rugby Finals Round Up – 2022/23

View the winners and runners up from this year’s UAE Rugby Finals, held in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.

18/03/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.08 With David Gairn

We interview David Gairn – Hooker for the Exiles Rugby Club in Dubai. Dave drops by to chat about his thoughts on the game in the UAE

16/03/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.07 With Matt Rubin

Matt Rubin drops by to chat about life in the United Arab Emirates as well as dropping a few hints as to what’s on the horizon for Barrelhouse

08/03/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.06 With Charlie Taylor

In this episode, Big Nev uncovers how on earth the Sharks managed to bag former England captain – Dylan Hartley as their Director of Rugby.

28/02/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.05 With Ross Samson

We interview Ross Samson and to find out why he turned his back on his professional rugby career to move to Dubai.

22/02/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.04 With Aaron Persico

In our 4th episode of the Yalla Rugby Podcast, we chat with the head of rugby at Abu Dhabi Small Blacks, Aaron Persico.

16/02/23/by Alex Johnson
News

Asia Rugby Grand League 2024 – What We Know and What We Hope For

A recent article from Rugby Asia 24/7 After a period of teaser social media posts and videos to garner media attention for the first pan-Asian professional rugby union club competition – the Asia Rugby Grand League (ARGL) – the first semi-concrete details for the inaugural tournament were confirmed, with the tournament set to be played […]

12/02/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.03 With Helen Amos

In this episode, we chat with the head of Women’s rugby, Helen Amos, as we discuss the Sevens Series rugby here in the Middle East.

08/02/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.02 With Eugene Deegan

Just landed… Eugene Deegan Joins us On The Yalla Rugby Podcast If you haven’t already heard, we’ve teamed up with #rugbySMACKS to deliver you exquisite Gulf Rugby chat with our new podcast available on Apple and Spotify plus many more channels. In this episode, we chat with the head of UAE referees, Eugene Deegan, as […]

02/02/23/by Alex Johnson
Podcast

Podcast – Ep.01 With Apollo Perelini

If you haven’t already heard, we’ve teamed up with #rugbySMACKS to deliver you exquisite Gulf Rugby chat with our new podcast available on Apple and Spotify plus many more channels.

27/01/23/by Alex Johnson
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    Sizzling Summer of International Rugby! Kick Off Times For UAE Viewers02/08/23 - 17:12
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