We are thrilled to announce that several of our Dubai Hurricanes players have been chosen to represent the UAE and other countries, showcasing their talent and dedication to the sport. Here are the latest achievements and updates from our phenomenal rugby stars:
Louka Blommaert Represents Belgium in HSBC Sevens Challenger
A massive congratulations to Louka Blommaert from our Hurricanes Ladies Rugby team for being selected to represent Team Belgium Rugby Sevens in the final round of the HSBC Sevens Challenger in Krakow, Poland!🇵🇱🏉 Louka and her team earned their spot and qualified for the HSBC SVNS playoffs in Madrid.
UAE National Team Victories Featuring Hurricanes Players
Huge congratulations to our very own Hurricanes men’s rugby stars, Toby Oakley and Riaan Barnard, for their incredible performances with the UAE National Team. They played a pivotal role in the UAE’s epic 36-32 victory against South Korea and an impressive 69-19 triumph over Malaysia. Their hard work and determination have truly paid off!
Shoutout to Hurricanes Medic Chrissy Foster
A special shoutout to our dedicated Hurricanes medic, Chrissy Foster, for her unwavering support and dedication to the team. Her hard work behind the scenes is invaluable to our success.
Preparation for the Asia Sevens Series
While the UAE Rugby Men’s 15’s team were tearing it up in the Asia Series, some of our incredible Hurricanes ladies have been prepping for the Asia Sevens Series. The UAE Women’s team will be competing for the first time this September following their promotion last year.
Our amazing athletes, Hannah Underhill, Nour Dennaoui, Mel Lee, Alex Cook, Beth Taylor, Minal Tailor, Nicole Elizabeth, Hattie Witty, Kiera Thorne and Kat Mclay, have been training hard over the last few months. We eagerly await the announcement of the traveling squad and are already proud of everyone involved.
Top Refereeing by Elke Vinck
A big shoutout to Elke Vinck for the top-notch refereeing. Her dedication to the sport and professionalism on the field do not go unnoticed.
We are immensely proud of all our Hurricanes players and coaches. We can’t wait to watch the action unfold when rugby returns following the summer break. Keep up the fantastic work, everyone!
Go Canes!
