Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has confirmed that the international express mail services company DHL will be the official logistics partner of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

RWCL chairman, Bernard Lapasset, said, "Rugby World Cup Limited is delighted to announce that DHL has joined the family of worldwide partners supporting Rugby World Cup 2011. The appointment of a globally renowned brand and a world leader in the logistics industry further underscores Rugby World Cup's considerable global prestige and appeal."

We look forward to working with DHL over the next 12 months to further the promotion of the game around the world as the sporting community looks forward to Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand and a tournament that will write another memorable and successful chapter in the Rugby World Cup success story," Lapasset added.