New Zeland Rugby and Air New Zealand Pen Five-Year Extension

The New Zealand national rugby team has agreed a five-year partnership extension with Air New Zealand.

The renewed deal sees the airline remain a global sponsor of the All Blacks until 2020 and continue a relationship that has lasted for over 20 years.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Air New Zealand will be the Official Airline of the All Blacks and for the first time, the All Blacks Sevens.

New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “Air New Zealand has been a strong supporter of the All Blacks and New Zealand rugby for such a long time so we’re delighted to have such great team mates on board again.

“The airline has been instrumental in not only getting the All Blacks to Tests, but through its clever marketing campaigns it’s helped connect the team to more fans around the world. It’s also great to have them backing our teams over an exciting five years ahead for rugby which includes another Rugby World Cup and a British and Irish Lions tour.

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon: “We are extremely proud to be supporting the world champion All Blacks, especially as they gear up for a very important season starting with the history-making match against Manu Samoa in Apia on Wednesday.”

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