Rugby World Cup 2007

On 12 February 2007, Emirates became the Official Airline of Rugby World Cup 2007 taking place in France and the UK from 7 September to 20 October 2007. This World Cup will have 20 nations contesting 48 matches over 44 days. 42 matches will be spread between ten French cities, with four matches to be held in Cardiff, Wales and two matches in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Emirates announces its sponsorship of Rugby World Cup 2007 in Paris

Gary Chapman, President Dnata & Associated Companies, with the Web Ellis Cup as Emirates announces its sponsorship of Rugby World Cup 2007 in Paris

Gary Chapman, President Dnata & Associated Companies and Huw Morgan, Commercial Director, IRB during a press conference to announce Emirates sponsorship of Rugby World Cup 2007

1991 winning Captain Nick Farr-Jones with the Webb Ellis Cup and Emirates Crew

1991 winning Captain Nick Farr-Jones pictured with Tim Harrowell, Sales Manager New South Wales, Emirates and Emirates Cabin Crew

1987 winning Captain David Kirk reunited with the Webb Ellis Cup

Emirates celebrates the 2007 Rugby World Cup with young rugby hopefuls at Eden Park

François Pienaar, winning captain from 1995 with the Web Ellis Cup at Constitution Hill with cabin crew Jacqueline Botha and Elizabeth Van Rooyen

Francois Piennar shares his experience and the Webb Ellis Cup with children from St. Johns School and their sister school in Soweto. Also pictured are Emirates Cabin Crew Jacqueline Botha and Elizabeth Van Rooyen

Martin Johnson, England winning Captain of 2003 reunited with the Web Ellis Cup in London. Also picture Vic Sheppard Vice President UK & Ireland, Emirates and cabin crew members Sabina Hearsum and Emma Pope

Bournemouth School enjoys and afternoon of coaching from Martin Johnson at Harlequins rugby ground