As long term supporters of rugby and sport in Dubai, Emirates have been a sponsor of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens for over 20 years and the tournament has firmly established itself as one of the best on the IRB World Sevens Series circuit.
The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens will celebrate its 43rd year in 2012 and Emirates have been the event’s Official Sponsor since 1988. As the second stop on the nine-leg IRB World Sevens Series, the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens brings over 1,750 rugby players and over 100,000 spectators through the gates at 7he Sevens, Dubai’s Emirates sponsored premier sports and events venue.
The 2011 Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens was won by England who defeated France in the final. The England team will defend their title at the 2012 event which will take place at 7he Sevens on 1st – 3rd December.
Emirates are also proud to sponsor the Glasgow Sevens Festival, the penultimate event on the IRB World Sevens Series calendar.
The airline also sponsors the Perth-based Emirates Western Force, US Rugby Sevens as well as IRB Referees and Match Officials.