For the second time in seven months, Dubai Hurricanes snatched a coveted title out of the hands of Bahrain, as they were crowned Gulf Men’s League winners at Dubai Sevens.
Their 24-21 win on Sunday afternoon means the Hurricanes now hold all the major titles in regional rugby simultaneously. They are reigning UAE and West Asia Premiership champions in XVs, and they are now kings of the abridged format again, too.
Back in April they stole the regional title from Bahrain in the dying moments of the grand final on the adjacent field, Pitch 2, at The Sevens.
It was the only time at any stage in the 15-a-side season that the previously unbeaten Bahrain had not led the race for the title.
Again, the tourists finished top of the table in the six-team pool phase of the Sevens this weekend. But, yet again, the Hurricanes beat them to the silverware.
“Last year, we were two of the best sides in the comp and any team that plays either of us knows that, and they sort of raise their game to play us,” said Toby Oakeley, the Hurricanes captain, who scored two tries in the final.
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