The UAE’s representatives in the first West Asia Champions League could yet become triumphant pioneers.
But if Abu Dhabi Saracens are to be the first name inscribed on the new competition’s trophy, they will be reliant on results in other matches going their way this week after losing in Qatar on Friday.
Doha, the Gulf Premiership holders, beat Saracens 19-14 on home soil in the tournament opener. It meant Doha avenged the defeat they suffered in the final match of last season – to decide the top side in the Middle East – at the first opportunity. Details