TLA Worldwide PLC TLA appointed by NZ Rugby for Anniversary Match (3974E)
08 May 2017 - 4:00PM
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TLA Worldwide PLC
08 May 2017
8 May 2017
TLA Worldwide plc
("TLA" or the "Group")
TLA appointed by New Zealand Rugby for 125(th) Anniversary
Match
World Champions, the All Blacks, will play the Barbarians at
Twickenham to celebrate 125(th) anniversary of New Zealand
Rugby
TLA Worldwide plc (AIM: TLA), a leading athlete representation
and sports marketing business, is pleased to announce that it has
been appointed by New Zealand Rugby ("NZR") as their partner to
manage and deliver their 125(th) anniversary match in November this
year.
The match will see current World Champions, the All Blacks,
celebrate the 125(th) anniversary of NZR with a special
commemorative game against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday
the 4(th) of November, for the opening game of their 2017
end-of-year Northern Tour. It will be the first time the All Blacks
have returned to Twickenham since winning the Rugby World Cup in
2015.
As the event agency, TLA's role will be to organise and deliver
all aspects of the match, and it is a continuation of a strong
working relationship between the two organisations. Previous
matches organised by TLA in partnership with New Zealand Rugby
include the two sell out All Blacks matches in Chicago, against the
USA in 2014 and Ireland in 2016.
The game will mark the 11(th) time that the Barbarians and the
All Blacks have played in their history. The All Blacks have won
seven of the previous outings, with the Barbarians winning on two
occasions and one draw. The All Blacks last played the Barbarians
in 2009 and will be looking to avenge a 25-18 loss in a match that
saw South African Bryan Habana score a hat-trick of tries.
Steve Tew, CEO of NZR, said: "We are delighted to announce the
match against the Barbarians. Like the All Blacks, the Barbarians
are part of rugby's rich history and the match later this year is a
befitting way to mark our 125(th) anniversary. Playing the
Barbarians is always a special occasion and we think our shared
history make this game the most appropriate way to mark our
milestone."
Barbarians President Micky Steele-Bodger said: "We're thrilled
to be renewing one of rugby's great rivalries at Twickenham on
November 4 and we believe it will be another classic encounter
between two famous teams. The Barbarians expect to bring together
some of the world's greatest players to take on the All Blacks and
to play with the style and attacking flair that the club's
traditions demand."
Bart Campbell, TLA Chairman, said: "We look forward to working
with the All Blacks again for what will be a showpiece event at
Twickenham. A game between the World Champions and the Barbarians
will highlight the best rugby has to offer. This match demonstrates
our excellent relationship with New Zealand Rugby, whom we are
delighted to partner with for this anniversary match, which is
another endorsement in our ability to deliver quality sporting
events."
Enquiries:
TLA Worldwide
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Bart Campbell, Executive Chairman
Michael Principe, Chief Executive
Officer +1 212 645 2141
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Numis Securities
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Nick Westlake and Oliver Hardy +44 20 7260
(Nomad) 1000
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Christopher Wilkinson (Broker)
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Luther Pendragon
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+44 20 7618
Harry Chathli, Alexis Gore 9100
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About TLA Worldwide
TLA Worldwide is a leading athlete representation, event
management and sports marketing group quoted on AIM-LSE in London.
The Group derives revenues from long-term agency relationships with
many prominent U.S. and international sports stars, broadcasters
and media personalities associated with major sports including the
MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA TOUR, AFL, Olympians and Cricketers. In
addition, it also provides a range of services in respect of media
consultancy, sports sponsorship and event creation, operation and
ownership. TLA Worldwide serves its clients from 10 locations
worldwide including its offices in London, UK; New York, Newport
Beach, San Francisco and Houston, USA; Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide
and Sydney, Australia. For more information, please visit
www.tlaworldwide.com.
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