TLA Worldwide PLC TLA appointed by World Rugby for Tonga-Wales match (5609E)
May 09 2017 - 1:11AM
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RNS Number : 5609E
TLA Worldwide PLC
09 May 2017
9 May 2017
TLA Worldwide plc
("TLA" or the "Group")
TLA appointed by World Rugby to deliver Tonga v Wales match in
Auckland
Fixture to be part of "Pasifika Challenge" double-header played
at Eden Park in June 2017
TLA Worldwide plc (AIM: TLA), a leading athlete representation
and sports marketing business, is pleased to announce that it has
been appointed by World Rugby as their partner to deliver the Tonga
v Wales test match in Auckland this summer. This fixture will be
part of a showcase for Pacific Island rugby titled the "Pasifika
Challenge" and features in a double-header along with a test match
between the New Zealand All Blacks and Samoa.
The Pasifika Challenge will be held at Eden Park in Auckland,
kicking off at 5.30pm (local time) on Friday 16 June 2017. The
Tonga v Wales test match is the first game of the double-header,
which will be broadcast live in New Zealand and around the
world.
TLA created the Pasifika Challenge double-header in conjunction
with New Zealand Rugby ("NZR") after it was appointed by World
Rugby to organise the match at a venue in Auckland. TLA was able to
arrange for the match to feature in conjunction with the All Blacks
v Samoa contest, and present an evening of Pacific Island
rugby.
NZR Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Nigel Cass, said:
"The Pasifika Challenge promises to be a great night for Pacific
rugby and the Pacific community in New Zealand. Auckland is home to
the largest Pacific Island population in the world. To have Samoa
and Tonga playing test matches back to back in an unprecedented
double-header will be both special and unique."
Bart Campbell, TLA Chairman, said: "TLA is pleased to work with
World Rugby to assist with the Tonga v Wales match. Together with
the NZR we have been able to combine the two planned separate games
into one great event. The double-header will showcase some of the
best Pacific Island rugby talent in a great night for the rugby
community in New Zealand and in the Pacific, all on the eve of the
exciting 2017 Lions test series."
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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