SEVENS TEAM REACHES ASIAN SEMIS

Jordan’s Rugby Sevens team have reached the semi-final of the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy – Emirates Cup 2026 for West and Central Asia, held at Ayla Oasis, Aqaba.
The hosts finished second in their group, having beaten Iraq (40-7) and Kyrgyzstan (34-0), before losing to group winners Bahrain (5-7).
In the women’s competition, Jordan beat Syria (17-10), but lost to Lebanon (7-22) and Saudi Arabia (5-7). They next face Iraq tomorrow to finish their group stage.
The tournament has welcomed 14 nations with nine in the men’s and five teams in the women’s.
Two qualification spots are up for grabs for the winners to the Asia Rugby Sevens Series.