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Rugby Stars Stranded in Dubai Amid Airspace Disruptions

3/6/2026

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England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup winners Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya are stranded in Dubai due to airspace disruptions.
They will miss Premiership Women’s matches this weekend.
A joint statement from the Rugby Football Union and clubs says the players are in contact with authorities and registered with UK government for updates.
England’s men’s cricket team is working with the International Cricket Council to secure a charter flight home from India.

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England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup winners Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya are stranded in Dubai due to airspace disruptions.
They will miss Premiership Women’s matches this weekend.
A joint statement from the Rugby Football Union and clubs says the players are in contact with authorities and registered with UK government for updates.
England’s men’s cricket team is working with the International Cricket Council to secure a charter flight home from India.