Romain Gerardin-Fresse and RGF Polo Team shine at the New Year Polo Cup 2026
The New Year Polo Cup 2026 delivered a week of high-intensity polo at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.RGF Polo Team, led by Romain Gerardin-Fresse, emerging as one of the tournament’s standout performers.Blending resilience, pace and tactical clarity, RGF Polo Team navigated a demanding schedule to claim the Bridle · Ball · Quarter Final (BBQ Final), confirming its growing presence on the UAE polo circuit.Strong start sets the toneThe tournament opened on Monday, January 26, with a confident 6–4.5 victory over Equity Polo. RGF Polo Team hit the ground running, driven by an inspired display from Romain Gerardin-Fresse, who scored four goals, supported by Salman Ben Haif and Santos Iriarte, each adding one. The result immediately positioned the team among the early favourites.A thrilling match with Noon PoloMomentum carried into Thursday’s highly anticipated encounter against Noon Polo, captained by Rashid Al Abbar. In one of the competition’s most closely contested matches, both sides were locked at 5–5 at the end of regulation time. Extra time proved decisive, with Rashid Al Abbar converting the golden goal to seal the win after a flowing and technically impressive phase of play.A decisive Saturday and a well-earned titleRGF Polo Team returned strongly on Saturday, delivering two commanding performances. The team first defeated ESME Polo with a clear 5–1.5 victory, before closing the day with another dominant win against TIKI TIKI Polo, 4–0.5.Thanks to these two successive victories, RGF Polo Team claimed the Bridle · Ball · Quarter Final (BBQ Final) of the New Year Polo Cup 2026, confirming their consistency and competitive strength over the course of the tournament.A season launched under prestigious colorsThis success comes at a particularly symbolic moment for the team, which has recently announced a major partnership with LVMH Group and the high jewellery Maison REPOSSI, now confirmed as main sponsors for the 2025–2026 season. The collaboration underscores the growing stature of RGF Polo Team at the crossroads of elite sport, elegance and international prestige.With this strong start to the season, RGF Polo Team sends a clear signal ahead of upcoming competitions, firmly establishing itself as a rising force on the UAE polo scene.
The New Year Polo Cup 2026 delivered a week of high-intensity polo at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.RGF Polo Team, led by Romain Gerardin-Fresse, emerging as one of the tournament’s standout performers.Blending resilience, pace and tactical clarity, RGF Polo Team navigated a demanding schedule to claim the Bridle · Ball · Quarter Final (BBQ Final), confirming its growing presence on the UAE polo circuit.Strong start sets the toneThe tournament opened on Monday, January 26, with a confident 6–4.5 victory over Equity Polo. RGF Polo Team hit the ground running, driven by an inspired display from Romain Gerardin-Fresse, who scored four goals, supported by Salman Ben Haif and Santos Iriarte, each adding one. The result immediately positioned the team among the early favourites.A thrilling match with Noon PoloMomentum carried into Thursday’s highly anticipated encounter against Noon Polo, captained by Rashid Al Abbar. In one of the competition’s most closely contested matches, both sides were locked at 5–5 at the end of regulation time. Extra time proved decisive, with Rashid Al Abbar converting the golden goal to seal the win after a flowing and technically impressive phase of play.A decisive Saturday and a well-earned titleRGF Polo Team returned strongly on Saturday, delivering two commanding performances. The team first defeated ESME Polo with a clear 5–1.5 victory, before closing the day with another dominant win against TIKI TIKI Polo, 4–0.5.Thanks to these two successive victories, RGF Polo Team claimed the Bridle · Ball · Quarter Final (BBQ Final) of the New Year Polo Cup 2026, confirming their consistency and competitive strength over the course of the tournament.A season launched under prestigious colorsThis success comes at a particularly symbolic moment for the team, which has recently announced a major partnership with LVMH Group and the high jewellery Maison REPOSSI, now confirmed as main sponsors for the 2025–2026 season. The collaboration underscores the growing stature of RGF Polo Team at the crossroads of elite sport, elegance and international prestige.With this strong start to the season, RGF Polo Team sends a clear signal ahead of upcoming competitions, firmly establishing itself as a rising force on the UAE polo scene.
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