Doha Maroon host Camels today with top spot at stake

In the most hotly-anticipated game of the season so far, Doha Maroon andthe Camels are set to go head-to-head in Round Four of the Qatar RugbyFederation’s (QRF’s) National Club Rugby Championship today. The match, which will be played at Doha Rugby Football Centre (DRFC) at5pm, will determine who will move top of the standings in thehotly-contested league. Talal Mujalli, assistant coach of the Camels, said: “Our players areready, they are prepared to go up against one of the best teams in theGulf region, Doha Maroon. We will do our best to win, and to come out ontop. Best of luck to all the teams playing on Friday.”Dave Ford, captain of Doha Maroon – Doha RFC’s men’s first team – added:“This the biggest game of the season so far for us, and something we’vebeen training for all year. We know their strengths and we know theirweaknesses, and we have a game plan that will ensure we take home thewin and top the league. Plus, a few of them played for us last year sowe know what to expect. With three games taking place at DRFC on Friday,it will be a big day for Qatar rugby.”The day’s activities will commence with the Doha Vets battling it outagainst last year’s champions, Blue Phoenix at 1pm, followed by DohaGold – Doha RFC’s men’s second team – going up against Al Khor RFC at3pm.The games are open to the public, and visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of QR50.The QRF’s National Club Rugby Championship is set to conclude inFebruary 2018. The matches are being played in three different venuesacross the country, including Al Khor, DRFC, and Aspire Zone’s Warm-UpTrack. TODAY’S SCHEDULE1pm at DRFC: Doha Vets vs Blue Phoenix3pm at DRFC: Doha Gold vs Al Khor RFC5pm at DRFC: Doha Maroon vs Camels