Emirates brings the Webb Ellis Cup to New Zealand

Emirates brings the Webb Ellis Cup to New Zealand

Emirates, a global connector of people and their passions, is bringing the official Rugby World Cup Trophy, the Webb Ellis Cup, back to New Zealand for one last visit before the defending champions attempt to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups.

The Trophy arrives in New Zealand on May 2, ahead of a public day and children’s rugby clinic at Eden Park on Sunday May 3. The Trophy will then visit two Auckland-based high schools on Monday, May 4.

Emirates helps more Kiwis connect with world class events through four daily flights from New Zealand to Dubai and onwards to the United Kingdom and Europe. Three Emirates A380s depart Auckland and a Boeing 777 departs Christchurch daily.

The Trophy is being brought to New Zealand as part of Emirates’ commitment to connecting New Zealanders with people, places and events around the world. Emirates, Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015, is also taking the Trophy to Australia, South Africa and Dubai before it returns to England ahead of the Tournament kick off on September 18.

The Trophy will be accompanied by Rugby World Cup 2011 winning team member, and Emirates Ambassador for Rugby World Cup 2015, Richard Kahui.

Rugby fans can have their photo taken with the Trophy at Eden Park on May 3. It will be on display on Ground 2, where an Emirates children’s rugby clinic will also be underway for boys and girls aged 16-years or younger. The clinic will run from midday to 4pm.

Emirates New Zealand Regional Manager Chris Lethbridge said bringing the Trophy to the country was a part of Emirates’ sponsorship philosophy to give sports fans around the world the chance to be part of the action.

“We are thrilled to bring the Webb Ellis Cup to New Zealand so Kiwis can see it one last time before the boys attempt to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups. We know New Zealanders are passionate about rugby, which is why we are a very proud Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015.”

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