BREAKING: Bahrain have been crowned champions of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Sevens Trophy 2026, which has come to a close in Aqaba, Jordan.
The kingdom’s representatives secured the title after outclassing the host Jordanians 26-12 in the Cup final played this evening.
The nationals conceded the contest’s opening try but replied with three straight, along with successful conversions each time, to take a commanding 21-7 lead into the break.
Although they gave up another try to begin the second half, Bahrain responded with one more before holding on until the final whistle.
Along with the winners’ trophy, Bahrain also won promotion to the continent’s premier rugby sevens event for next year, the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2027.
More in tomorrow’s GDN and online.