Cauliflower ears, odd-shaped balls, tight shorts… No, it’s not the boss’s internet dating profile, it’s the Dubai Rugby Sevens. Another chance for thousands of us to cheer along our country and boo the English! We were invited along by our friends at Crowne Plaza to soak-up the atmosphere. Some of us soaked-up a lot more than that but the guy with the camera stayed level-headed and got some great shots of all the action (well, in the stands, at least)…

Catboy’s panoramic view was only slightly spoiled by Geordiebird’s massive napper.

An amazing site to behold!

The action on the field.

This lady had the flags out. No… Not like that! Just a bit of English pride!

Is she or isn’t she? The answer is yes, she is.

The big ball makes its way across the BP Stand… Slowly.

The slappy clappers. Only irritating after the first thirty seconds.

Geordiebird (not quite) passed-out due to *ahem* exposure.

Dubai’s ‘Hottest Bachelor of the Year’, Du Jubber, proves why the award was a mistake.

The stuff of nightmares.

Catboy’s favourite part of any event… The corporate hospitality.

Okay, I give up… I can’t think of a caption for this one.

The Dirty Sanchez Brothers.

It’s a brave man who wears a sheep costume when there are so many Welsh and Kiwis in the crowd. No wonder he needed a police escort.

Ronald enjoys the rugby… Unaware that Hamburgler is lurking in the background.

Bill, Sim & Andy from the Barasti Big Deal, still joined at the hip.

Bam Bam, Mario and Fred Flintstone were slightly disappointed that no-one told them it was fancy dress.

A police photofit of Scottish hooligans at the Sevens.

Catboy collared by some sauced-up passers-by.

Just in case you were wondering who tied them all together…

It’s all smiles until the kidnapping charges are brought.

This guy as supporting The Hogwarts Seven, we think.

Claire Jolly calls iRod. He was later spotting running to the airport.

Night falls but the party continues.

The parade, accompanied by the most annoying music of the last 100 years.

These are the eyes GB does when she’s trying to look “normal”.

England and Kenya take to the field.

Hey baby, Geordiebird’s got a feeling, knows the way to Amarillo and would walk 500 miles to see Delilah.