Canada open their Rugby World Cup Pool B campaign against Italy on Thursday (11:45 am UAE time).
The Canadians’ first game comes six days after the tournament started, while Italy are the group leaders, thanks to the bonus point they secured in their 47-22 win over Namibia on Sunday.
Elsewhere, England will be looking to make it two wins from as many matches when they face USA in Pool C (2:45 pm UAE time).
Head coach Eddie Jones has made 10 changes from the team that beat Tonga at the weekend.
Raphinha hat-trick maintains Barcelona’s perfect LaLiga start
Barcelona have maintained their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday as captain Raphinha scored a hat-trick to continue his prolific opening to the campaign.
Real Madrid crowned European Basketball SuperCup champions in Abu Dhabi
Real Madrid have been crowned champions of the inaugural European Basketball SuperCup, held over two days at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Arsenal beaten 3-0 by Brighton to end perfect start
Brighton and Hove Albion ended Arsenal's perfect start to the season in stunning fashion on Saturday, routing the Premier League champions 3-0 on the south coast.
England complete Sri Lanka whitewash to top T20 rankings
Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten half-century as dominant England beat a sorry Sri Lanka by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 series whitewash and replace India on top of the T20 world rankings after the final match of the series in Manchester on Saturday.
UAE begins campaign at Asian Games in Japan
The UAE has begun its campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, with 165 athletes representing the country across 21 sports.
Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip over the past week carrying 781 tonnes of supplies as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
Etihad Rail has launched a direct cargo rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) in an effort to bring trade closer to customers.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced the appointment of Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh as the Acting Director General of His Highness the Dubai Ruler's Court.
