The Steelers narrowly lost their Quater final tie here in Dubai this afternoon by 19-17 to the England back up side, St George.

That means that the Steelers are now out of the tournament despite some great performances over the last couple of days.

Steelers were down 12-5 at half time with Dougie Flockhart scoring their only try of the half. Despite St George going further ahead after the re-start a spectacular solo effort from Charlie Keenan brought them right back into the match.

Captain Mark Lee scored a last minute try which James Reilly just failed to convert to dump the Steelers out.


Thursday 30 November 2006
Steelers Beat Drifters to book their place in Cup Quarter Final
The Steelers produced one of the best performances of the Dubai 7s so far by beating tournament favourites Kentz Drifters 22-17 in Dubai this evening.

The result means that the team progress to the cup quarter final for the first time and will play the England back up side, St George on the main pitch tomorrow afternoon.

Captain Mark Lee scored a brace whilst Gareth Williams and Dougie Flockhart scored a try a piece, with the Borders man producing a last minute try saving tackle to win the match for the Steelers.


Thursday 30 November 2006
Steelers Back on Track in Dubai
The Steelers put in a powerful performance this afternoon here in Dubai, scoring seven tries to defeat Dynamo by 37-0 in their second group match.

Former Wales sevens captain Gareth Williams joined the squad this afternoon due to an injury sustained by Chris Shaw and made an immediate impact by scoring a try.

Doubles came from captain Mark Lee and Kiwi Brad Fleming whilst James Reilly and Kenny Sinclair also found themselves on the score sheet.

The squad are now resting up ahead of tonight's final group match against Kentz Drifters at 7.40pm (3.40pm GMT) on the main pitch.

This article was posted on 3-Dec-2006, 22:03 by Hugh Barrow.