What happens when sport starts on a console… and finishes on the pitch?https://yallasports.ae/news/esports/abu-dhabi-to-host-games-of-the-future-this-december/In this Yalla Sports interview, event organiser Niccolò Nicotra breaks down Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 Powered by ADNOC — a new “phygital” competition format that blends digital gameplay + physical sport, with the final result decided by the combined score.We cover what “phygital” actually means, why Abu Dhabi was chosen as host city, what fans can expect inside ADNEC, and how this format could shape where sport goes next — from phygital football and basketball to tech-heavy disciplines like drone racing and robot battles.Key details mentioned in the interview• Event dates: 18–23 December 2025• 11 disciplines at the Abu Dhabi edition• 50+ countries represented, 1,000+ athletes + 200 referees• Around 80% of ADNEC dedicated to the event• Organiser goals: athlete experience, unity/cultural exchange, and a memorable fan experience🎟️ Tickets / event info: https://abudhabi2025.gofuture.games/en/

In this week's Podcast, I interview UAE Rugby Full-Back, Conor Kennedy. Conor was born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UAE since he was 3 years of age. He's been fulfilling a life long dream of playing for the UAE national rugby team in both 7s and 15s format. He's a Gulf Men's League Cup winner in the 2021 Dubai Sevens for the Dubai Exiles as well as a UAE Premiership winner in 2023 with the club.And now… an Arab Rugby Sevens winner having just returned from winning the Arab Rugby Sevens tournament in Egypt with the national squad, he talks about what it takes to get to the level required to play for the UAE National side and what led him on his successful journey to what could potentially be legendary status, this summer!Leave your comments below!Show us some love, Like and Subscribe.Visit YallaSports.me for more on sport in the region.Follow us on Instagram @yallasports.meFollow the rugby on Instagram @yallarugby

In this episode, Alex Johnson and Grant Goes discuss whether the West Asia Premiership (West Asia Super Rugby) is getting better or worse.

Share your thoughts with us as we look at the stats from the past 3 seasons.