Dubai: The Invitation Tournament at the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is getting bigger and better and the netball tournament is back for its third year with 46 teams confirmed so far.

The launch of the netball tournament in 2015 was a key step to ensure that the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens remains the sporting event in the UAE. This year’s tournament will see the teams battle it out in three categories — Gulf Women, Open Youth and Open Women — an extra section since the event launched with teams travelling from all over the world to take part.

Invitation Tournament Manager Jill Conlon, said: “The launch of the netball tournament at the Dubai Sevens in 2015 has given us an opportunity to provide even more sporting entertainment for all our fans and the popularity in the event has been fantastic. Teams are coming from all over the world and we look forward to welcoming all players to the biggest sporting festival in the UAE.”

Tickets for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens are now on sale and fans can save Dh100 buying them in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at www.dubairugby7s.com or at selected outlets including Costa, The Toy Store, Hallmark, Prosport, Virgin MegaStores, Park n Shop and Go Sports.