Dubai Tigers impress in West Asia Premiership

Club defeat Doha 48-19 to consolidate second place in cross-border competition

Sakiusa Naisau, left, makes a break for Dubai Tigers in their win over Doha in the West Asia Premiership at the Tigers Park on Friday. All images Antonie Robertson / The National

Deanne Makoni of Dubai Tigers runs through for his try against Doha

Dubai Tigers defeated Doha 48-19 in their West Asia Premiership match

Marcus Guerin scores for Dubai Tigers against Doha in the West Asia Premiership

Dubai Tigers defeated Doha to remain course for a trophy treble

Charlie Taylor was among the scorers for Dubai Tigers in their win over Doha in the West Asia Premiership

Dubai Tigers claimed a bonus-point win at Tigers Park in Al Sufouh

Dubai Tigers consolidated their position in second place in the West Asia Premiership

Dubai Tigers continued their push for a treble of titles as they dispatched Doha in the West Asia Premiership on Friday night.

The club, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary this season, won the Dubai Sevens back in December. They are well-positioned in the region’s 15-a-side competitions, too.

They claimed a bonus-point win at Tigers Park in Al Sufouh in beating Doha 48-19 to consolidate their position in second place in the cross-border competition.

Niko Volavola crossed twice in the eight tries to three win over the tourists from Qatar. Moli Schaumkel, Marcus Guerin, Charlie Taylor, Deanne Makoni, Epeli Davetawalu and Ashwin October all scored one apiece.

The Tigers will meet league-leaders Bahrain in the West Asia final. Elsewhere in Dubai on Friday night, Dubai Exiles maintained their pursuit of home semi-final in the UAE Premiership as they beat Jebel Ali Dragons 19-17 at The Sevens.