The International Rugby Board has appointed DHL as its official logistics partner for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, which will take place in England over six weeks in September and October 2015.
The deal will see DHL support the tournament and its teams by transporting equipment from around the world to 13 match venues in England.
“We have a long history of supporting professional and grassroots rugby around the world,” said chief executive officer of DHL Express UK, Phil Couchman.
“The values of the sport are closely aligned to ours at DHL – teamwork, passion, will to win, and commitment to excellence.”