Dubai Duty Free (DDF) has shown its support of UAE Rugby by being named the Official sponsor of referees and match officials for UAE Rugby.

“Dubai Duty Free is proud to have long relationships with numerous local and international sporting events, Rugby is one such relationship we enjoy,” said Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice-Chairman, DDF. “Rugby is growing rapidly in the UAE and we are committed to working with its governing body and assist in its overall development and governance.”

The sponsorship will now permit the match Officials to regularly participate in ARFU and IRB approved workshops and will see the DDF logo prominently displayed on the referees official Kit, which will be worn in all local and UAE hosted cross-border and regional tournaments.

“Referees and Match Officials are integral to managing and delivering the laws of the game of rugby, from youth through to international levels, their importance cannot be highlighted enough,” said Ian Bremner, CEO UAE Rugby. “We are exceptionally pleased to have the support of Dubai Duty Free to assist in their ongoing development and subsequent regulation of the game.”