Tissot Named Rugby World Cup Timekeeper
World Rugby has appointed Swiss watchmaker Tissot as the official timekeeper of Rugby World Cup 2015, with less than one week to go until kick off.
With one week to go, the Rugby World Cup 2015 on course to become the best attended, most viewed and most socially engaged tournament ever.
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper said: “We are delighted that Tissot has joined the global Rugby World Cup 2015 commercial family. The appointment of another brand sector leader further underscores the tremendous appeal of England 2015 in the global marketplace.
“The stage is now set for what promises to be a spectacular and hugely successful Rugby World Cup that will reach, engage and inspire new audiences like no previous rugby event.”
François Thiébaud, the president of Tissot, added: “We are very proud to be part of Rugby World Cup 2015. The sport of rugby in itself demonstrates many of our company values, such as teamwork and individual performance at the same time, respect, discipline and a love for sport. Furthermore, this tournament in particular is the perfect platform to showcase our expertise in a thrilling international environment.”
The Tissot announcement follows the appointment of Heineken, Land Rover, Société Générale, DHL, Emirates and MasterCard as Rugby World Cup 2015 worldwide partners, Coca-Cola, Canon, Toshiba and Fujitsu as official sponsors and Gilbert as official ball supplier.
Canterbury of New Zealand was also named as official sportswear supplier, Clifford Chance as official law firm, EY as official business advisor, Dove Men+Care as official male grooming supplier, Duracell as official battery provider, William Grant and Sons as official spirits and champagne provider, Heathrow as official tournament provider and ESP as master licensee.
The tournament commences when hosts England take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on Friday.
