Teams 2008

International Veterans

Team name: First line Barrelhouse, Managed by Ed Declercq, head of special non comm ops, sat-nav and border bar incursions.

Section entered: International Veterans competition

Where from: Sharjah-ish

Brief team history: For Chapter and verse see www.barrelhouse-rugby.com We are a team of like minded fellows whom enjoy Rugby, socially and physically, we are predominately a drinking club with a Rugby problem. There are many myths and whispered stories involving the Barrelhouse, from being the inspiration behind a recent high street classic novel involving secret societies, which we can neither confirm or Deny about Mr Brown’s membership. However check out our motto’s “ Dandum cursoribus non existimandum- for the forwards, Currendum non Calcandum- for our backs and generally to all our supporters- Quis tu ipse sis memento “and see where it leads you, maybe it’s to an ancient artefact of maybe its not….

Previous Dubai Sevens experience: A regular entrant in the international competition, 2007 proved to be one our best in recent years, whereby two tries were scored and only '5 score and 6' conceded. Though Rugby was the true winner so was the person whom owned the bar takings. A watershed was acheived, by us having the last remaining cast member of the hobbit film score one try, this ensured there wasn’t a dry eye in the Barrelhouse supporters throng. A rambunctious group of gents, as likely to be found supping a port and lemon and a fine Havana cigar, as standing out in a crowd adorned in pink rugby shirts, though each being a timeless classic collectors item in its own right.

Outstanding players: To numerous to say but each has his own profile on our web page-needless to say some have to go incognito in public.

Hopes for the tournament: To be walking to the bar without crutches.

Any interesting facts and figures about the team: many of our team have played in consecutive 7’s since the 80’s having won every trophy (ironically) except the international Vets one.

Any interesting information on the team’s preparations for the tournament: We respect training so much we try not to do any so as not to tire it out.

 

Young Old Boys

Team name: WAFI Young Old Boys (YOB's), Managed by Andy Jackson co sponsored by CH2M Hill.

Section entered: Local Socials

Where from: Sharjah-ish

Brief team history: For Chapter and verse see www.barrelhouse-rugby.com.The Young Old Boys concept came around out of a desire to encourage lads that had grown up their whole scholastic life in the GCC, playing Rugby here and forming ties, to return from college for the wonderful event that is the Dubai 7's (many having played as school boys in the early days of the event).The team is a unique outfit of like minded old school mates and keen family members whom commit to Gulf rugby and are proud of being part of Gulf Rugby as it has grown.

Previous Dubai Sevens experience: Whilst regular entrants in the 7's, until recently this team was always put into the international socials competition, which resulted in some hard games and even harder knocks.

Outstanding players: Each payer whom pulls on a barrelhouse YOBs shirt is showing a commitment to their club that any Gulf club would be proud to have.

Hopes for the tournament: To give a good showing for our efforts and reward our Sponsors who have shown support to the team for many years with a little silverware.

Any interesting facts and figures about the team: Most players started in the Dubai 7's as school boys for the various colleges in the GCC.

Any interesting information on the team's preparations for the tournament: the team has trained hard and is looking forward to playing in the social competition against similar standard teams

 

AGRFU Team

Team name: Reaction Barrelhouse, co sponsored by CH2M Hill

Section entered: AGRFU men's competition

Where from: UAE-ish

Brief team history: For Chapter and verse see www.barrelhouse-rugby.com Barrelhouse has a successful record in this group competition, having won the main trophy/ Khanjar and even the plate over the last decade. A team is ecliptic in its structure and dynamic in its play. A truly world team comprising of individuals from all those corners of the globe. The first and certainly the most prolific of Pink based teams in the Dubai 7's we are a body of players whom play hard and too win. This year we welcome both players returning from previous seasons and a few new faces. 

Previous Dubai Sevens experience: A regular entrant in the competition losing in the 2007 plate semi, but being trophy and khanjar winners so often we had motioned the AGRFU to rename the competition after us… A set of fit lean and dedicated guys, with one aim, to enjoy the 7's for the complete unique experience that it is, enjoyment in playing watching and being part of the scene is what counts.

Outstanding players: Each player has put in 110% so to name one or two would be not represent our ethos, all for one and one for all.

Hopes for the tournament: To enjoy.

Any interesting facts and figures about the team: Our shirts are the hottest tops in the competition and keeping hold of them from memento grabbers is not easy.

Any interesting information on the team's preparations: yes but these are our secret!!!

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