The United Arab Emirates claimed a vital 29–21 victory over Sri Lanka at the Race Course Ground in Colombo, significantly boosting their chances on the Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification pathway.
UAE coach Jacques Benade expressed satisfaction with the hard-fought win, which solidifies their status as the second-strongest team in Asia behind tournament favourites Hong Kong. With this result, the UAE now sit firmly in second place in the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship standings, positioning them for an intercontinental playoff against Africa’s runners-up later this July
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