Get the ultimate fan experience while enjoying the Rugby World Cup in Dubai by rubbing elbows with the legends of the sport at the Rugby Fanzone.

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The Rugby Clubhouse will be hosted at the Velocity Sports Lounge in the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai for the duration of the tournament.

Visitors can take in all the Rugby World Cup action and cheer on their favourite nations at the venue which boasts 10 large, high-definition television screens and a massive 7m by 4m screen with five additional screens in the Dubai Ballroom.

In addition, the Fanzone will have competitions and rugby challenges, as well as various food and beverage stations to make it the can’t-miss place to be. Best of all, rugby legends will make appearances for live punditry and Q&A sessions.

The list of guest visitors is nothing short of exciting, bringing a who’s who of international rugby with Josh Kronfeld, Jake White, Ronan O’Gara, David Wallace, Scott Gibbs, John Bentley, Tom Shanklin, Jeremy Guscott, Joe Roff, Donnocha O’Callaghan and Jake White all taking part.

“Having seen the set up plans for the Rugby Fanzone, it is definitely the best I’ve seen and I’m really looking forward to being part of it, said ex-Wales centre Shanklin.

“We will certainly have a lot of fun.” Former England winger Bentley added: “I have been visiting Dubai for a number of years now. I have always had a great time.

“Looking at the Fanzone being planned at the JW Marriott Marquis, I am sure my trip to Dubai will be one of the best ever and I am really looking forward to it.”

An enticing Rugby Brunch is scheduled for September 19, featuring Irish greats O’Callaghan, O’Gara and Wallace, followed by Ireland v Canada, South Africa v Japan and France v Italy.

Tables of 10 on the Saturday are available in packages for bronze (Dh5,650), Silver (Dh12,500), Gold (Dh25,000) and Platinum (Dh50,000), which is for two tables of 10.

For more information on the Rugby Fanzone, visit www.watchrugbyindubai.com or contact David Skidmore at davidskidmore@eventorsports.com.

What: Rugby Fanzone for the Rugby World Cup
Where: Velocity Sports Lounge and Dubai Ballroom in the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
When: From September 17 to October 31
Contact: Wisit www.watchrugbyindubai.com or contact David Skidmore at davidskidmore@eventorsports.com for more information