Following the recent announcement by the UAERF regarding the 2019-2020 rugby season, Gulf Rugby Management (GRM) in consultation with UAE Rugby Federation will be implementing the below process, to conclude the 2019-2020 season.

West Asia Championship

1. All remaining league games are to recorded as a 0-0 draw. (criteria as used in the Rugby World Cup cancellations due to the Typhoon).
2. No West Asia final.
3. Based on the above, Bahrain are to be declared 2019-20 season Champions.

Congratulation to Bahrain RFC for retaining the West Asia Premiership Rugby title.

UAE Premiership

1. All remaining league games are to be recorded as a 0-0 draw.
2. No UAE Premiership final.
3. Based on the above, Dubai Exiles are to be declared 2019-20 season Champions.

Congratulation to Exiles RFC for winning the 2019/20 UAE Premiership Rugby title.

UAE Division 1

1. All remaining league games are to be recorded as a 0-0 draw.
2. No UAE Division 1 Semi-final or final.
3. Based on the above, Abu Dhabi Saracens are to be declared 2019-20 season Champions.

Congratulation to Saracens RFC for winning the 2019/20 UAE Division 1 title.

UAE Division 2

1. All remaining league games are to be recorded as a 0-0 draw.
2. No UAE Division 2 final.
3. Based on the above, Barrelhouse are to be declared 2019-20 season Champions.

Congratulation to Barrelhouse RFC for winning the 2019/20 UAE Division 2 title.

UAE Women’s Series

1. No results recorded for the final round.
2. Dubai Hurricanes are to be declared champions, based on the league standings after 7 completed rounds.

Congratulation to the Hurricanes Ladies RFC for winning the 2019/20 UAE Women’s Series Rugby title.

Mini & Youth

1. No winners can be reached so the 2019/20 mini & Youth rugby season shall be declared void.

Will there be a trophy presentation?

When there is the opportunity, GRM/UAERF will arrange for the trophy presentation of the above mentioned winning rugby teams.

What will happen next season?

Having served a formal notice, Gulf Rugby Management (Emirates Group) have notified the UAERF that they will no longer be continuing with the management of Gulf Rugby. So, who will manage Gulf Rugby next year…… time will tell.

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