A record-breaking number of fans visited the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens over the weekend. 100, 000 rugby enthusiasts from across the world descended on The Sevens Stadium to see 28 international teams compete in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The event saw guest appearances from All Black Sonny Bill Williams, England’s Owen Farrell and Springbok legend Nass Botha. Donal Kilalea is the tournament’s Commercial and Operations Manager.
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