InFocus | Dubai Rugby Sevens
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Sunday May 3
Dubai Exiles cruise through to quarterfinals
Holders Dubai Exiles once again appear to be the team to beat in the Gulf Cup after cruising through to the quarterfinals without conceding a try in group play.
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Sunday May 3
'England still have time to bounce back'
England's preparations for next year's World Cup defence may be in tatters after this week's removal of coach Andy Robinson but Jason Leonard, the sport's most capped forward, believes there is still time for the champions to make their mark in France.
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Sunday May 3
Bin bags comes in handy for fans
Black bin bags became de rigeur wear at the Sevens as the show somehow went on despite quite horrendous weather conditions.
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Sunday May 3
England coach to step down after first two World Series rounds
Mike Friday has resigned his post as coach of England, chasing their third successive victory at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens.
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Sunday May 3
Falcons continue to take big steps
The fledgling Dubai Falcons club continue to take big steps forward, despite finding the going hard in the Gulf Tournament.
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Sunday May 3
Christina Noble get the better of St Georges Samurai in final
Christina Noble capped winning the International Invitation event for the first time by closing in on a fund-raising target of $100,000 for the children's foundation.
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Sunday May 3
Gathercole bows out on a high after helping Exiles win
Mark Gathercole bowed out from sevens on a high after helping Dubai Exiles retain the Gulf Trophy with a 36-7 win over Beirut.
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Sunday May 3
Results: Day 3
Results: Day 3
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Sunday May 3
Maiden title win for South Africa
South Africa launched a magnificent comeback to defeat New Zealand 31-12 in monsoon-type conditions and win the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens for the first time since 2003.
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Sunday May 3
Gollings set to bow out of Sevens
Ben Gollings, the leading points scorer in the history of the IRB World Sevens Series, could be about to bow out from the short form of the game.
