News
September 08
Help for Heroes charity match
Congratulations to Mark Odejobi, Tom Mercey, Nathaneal Catt and Justin Bishop have all been asked to play in the Help for Heroes charity match at Twickenham. The
game is aiming to raise £1m for injured British soldiers.
Scott Gibbs and Lawrence Dallaglio will lead the two sides.
September 08
Super League Dream Team
James Graham , Ade Gardner and Rob Burrow make the Super League Dream team after all enjoying fine seasons for their respective clubs. They are all hoping to be involved for England in the Rugby League World Cup.
September 08
Montpellier - Top 14
Ollie Smith, Mark McHugh and Bruce Douglas all enjoy fine starts to the Top 14 campaign for Montpellier. Montpellier go into the middle of September sitting 3rd in the table having only lost one game.
September 08
Congratulations to Nick Kennedy and Tom Croft make Martin Johnson's training squad for the November internationals.
September 08
England U20
James Clark and Courtney Lawes make the initial England U20 squad for the second year running. The U20 RWC is being help in Japan in 2009.
July 08
All Black star Masoe signs for Castres
WIM broker All Black star Chris Masoe's deal to Top 14 side Castres.
Samoan-born Masoe will join Castres on November 1, and stay for two seasons in the Tarn region. He is Castres' final recruit for the season, and had made an agreement to sign a week before the closure of the French transfer window.
July 08
U20 RWC
Congratulations to James Clark, Courntney Lawes, Nathaneal Catt, Ben Thomas, Mark Odejobi, Noah Cato, Alex Corbisiero, Dan Biggar and Leigh Halfpenny for starring in the U20 RWC competition held in Wales.
May 08
Walsh gets call up
Tim Walsh gets called up to play in the London 7s for Australia at Twickenham. Walsh joins up with Australia having played 15 tournaments including the Commonwealth games previously. The talented flyhalf iis hoping to help Australia gain a rare win on English soil.
Rugby Expo 08
Brian O' Driscoll adds weight to RugbyExpo “A great way for all the interested parties in rugby – players’ unions, clubs, governing bodies and brands – to get together at the same time”
Jan 08
Hunt extends stay
Reading fans were delighted to hear their influential midfielder Stephen Hunt has agreed a new three-and-a-half-year deal, brokered by World in Motion, keeping him at the Madejski Stadium until the summer of 2011. The Royals rejected two approaches from Sunderland for the 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international during the January transfer window.
Stephen told his club's website: "I am very pleased to sign this new deal and show my commitment to Reading. This club can keep going forward and I want to play my part in that process."
Hunt signed for Reading in 2005 following his release by Brentford and has made 111 appearances for Steve Coppell's side. Royals' director of football Nicky Hammond added: "Considering all the speculation surrounding Hunty in recent weeks his professionalism and commitment have been outstanding. "He personifies the qualities that our team will need for the remainder of this season and beyond. He has greatly matured as a player and a person since joining us, and is now an established Premier League and international footballer so we are delighted with this news."
Charles heads up ARA
World In Motion's Charles Mountifield has been appointed chairman of the Association of Rugby Agents. It’s a testament to Charles’ standing in the rugby industry in general and amongst his fellow agents that he was asked to perform this role … indeed, he is known by some of his peers as the Godfather! One of his first tasks has been to chair a working party in dialogue with the RFU to agree and implement an official agents' license. The working party aims to ensure agents are represented fairly in negotiations with the RFU. "It's important these complex issues are clarified now to ensure relations between the players, the agents and the governing body remain healthy."
Jan 08
Alexander moves to Scotland
Scotland goalkeeper Neil Alexander has joined Rangers from Ipswich Town on a three-and-a-half year deal brokered by World in Motion. The 29-year old who's been capped three times by his country, moved to Portman Road from Cardiff City in July 2007 and has previously had spells with Livingston and Stenhousemuir.
"As soon as I knew Rangers were interested in me, I didn't have to think twice about coming here," said Neil. "It's a fantastic chance to join one of Europe's biggest clubs. I'm grateful to Ipswich for not standing in my way."
Warren takes charge
Warren Gatland was officially appointed as Wales' new coach for the next four years, taking him through to the end of the 2011 World Cup. "I feel tremendous pride in coaching Wales and gratitude at the chance to work at the highest level," he said. The contract, negotiated by World In Motion, saw the ex-Wasps and Ireland coach begin his role in December, having been prised from a job with Waikato in his native New Zealand. After less than two months in charge, Warren led Wales to their first win over England (26-19) for more than 20 years.
WIMs winter deals 07/08
Wales lock Brent Cockbain has moved from Ospreys to Sale Sharks. The 33-year-old, who has won 24 Wales caps, joins the Guinness Premiership side on a two-and-a-half year deal.
London Irish winger Sailosi Tagicakibau has signed a three year extension to his contract that will keep him with the Exiles until the end of the 2010-11 season. The flying Samoan has become one of the club’s leading try-scorers since his arrival in January 2006. He has played in 46 games and scored 14 tries, including one in each of the club’s last three games. "Sailosi is a brilliant try scoring winger,” said Brian Smith, London Irish's Director of Rugby. “He's already one of the finest finishers in European rugby and we are delighted that he's committed himself to the club for another three seasons."
Regan King signed a new three year deal with Llanelli Scarlets, ending speculation over the centre's future. The New Zealander had reportedly been a transfer target of local rivals the Ospreys but he has now pledged his future to the Stradey Park outfit. He said: "With a new state of the art stadium to play in around the corner, I wanted to be part of what I'm sure is going to be a successful future." Since making a try-scoring debut for the Scarlets against Worcester Warriors in August 2005, the All Black has become one of the Scarlets' most consistent performers.
James Downey signs contract extension. The 26-year-old, 6’4”, Irishman arrived at Franklin’s Gardens last summer from Italian club Calvisano. He has since become one of the lynchpins of the Saints midfield in the campaign to return to the Premiership, making 15 starts and scoring four tries.
With the assistance of World in Motion Fijian speedster Isoa Neivua has signed at Italian Super 10 side Viadana. Much touted winger Neivua had held talks with a host of European clubs but in the end plumped for the Italian Heineken Cup outfit.
June 12th 2007
League stars set to feature in International
Rob Burrow, Ade Gardner, James Graham, Jamie Langley and Jon Wilkin have all been selected as members of Great Britain 23-man squad for France Test.
Leeds scrum-half Rob Burrow is eager to prove himself as Great Britain's first-choice number seven in next week's Test against France.
"I've been in a couple of squads, so I know what it's all about but I've only played one game," said Burrow. "I want to establish myself and get a game and take it with both hands."
Bradford's Jamie Langley is among the eight new faces and is also eager to impress. "I am really looking forward to the challenges of playing on the big stage," said Langley.
April 17th 2007
WIM Broker Rugby Deals
World In Motion has been busy leading into summer, brokering some of the biggest deals in world rugby.
George Gregan, the world's most capped player, recently put pen to paper and is moving to Toulon, post world cup.
Australian hooker Jeremy Paul, and Bath number 8 Gareth Delve are moving to Kingsholm next year, after recently signing with Gloucester.
Barnstorming New Zealand centre Sam Tuitupou, is also heading over to the UK after signing at Worcester for 2 years.
Bath half back Andy Williams, is moving back to his native Wales after signing with Gwent till 2009.
London Irish fullback Michael Horak is also on the move, after signing with Italian side Treviso for the coming season.
And in other news, after a resounding first season, Brock James has also extended his deal with Clermont.
January 20th 2007
Thatcher Moves to Charlton This week, Charlton signed Manchester City full-back Ben Thatcher.
The 31-year-old was brought to replace Djimi Traore at left-back after the Mali international moved to Portsmouth.
"We are going to need a tougher, harder edge if we are going to get out of this," said Charlton boss Alan Pardew. "I looked at Ben, saw he was available and that he would improve us."
Thatcher said that manager Alan Pardew was a big factor in his decision to join the club. "I am looking forward to the challenge of helping to keep Charlton in the Premiership this season," said Thatcher. "It is a fresh start for me and I am looking forward to working with Alan Pardew, who I have always respected as a manager.
January 16th 2007
Stu Abbot signs with Puma
Stu Abbott has put pen to paper in signing a deal with footwear and apparel giant Puma. After his recent trouble with injury, Stuart is delighted to be associated with such a strong brand, and is looking to rediscover his best form for the remainder of the 2007 season.
January 6th 2007
O2 sponsors the Irish national team
O2 Ireland is the new official sponsor of the Irish national rugby team. The agreement is for the next six years to the conclusion of the 2011/2012 season.
World in Motion (WIM) succeesfully negotiated six of our top Irish international clients to do all above the line advertising on behalf of both parties. These
advertisements feature WIM clients including Andrew Trimble, Paul O'Connell, Brian O'Driscoll, Jerry Flannery and Girvan Dempsey.
World in Motion would like to congratulate O2 and the Irish national team on the partnership and wish both parties the best over the coming years.
November 27th 2006
New Contracts Signed
Steve Tandy and Lyndon Bateman have both recently celebrated putting pen to paper on their new two year deals that will keep them at the Celtic League's Ospreys until the summer of 2009. Both players made their debut for the region in 2003 and were keen to extend their stays at the Liberty Stadium.
November 26th 2006
South African Centenary Dinner
The Springbok squad joined over 300 guests at the gala dinner to celebrate 100 years of the Springboks' first tour to the British Isles. The dinner, a joint venture between World in Motion and Fireball Management, was held on Wednesday 22 November at the Lancaster Gate Hotel in London. International rugby stars past and present gathered to celebrate this unique event, held in the week between the Springboks' back-to-back Twickenham Tests, to raise money for the Matthew Hampson Trust and other worthy charities.
November 24th 2006
WIM brokers Shevchenko deal
World In Motion has negotiated and confirmed an endorsement deal between Chelsea and Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko and Red Bull (Indonesia).
World In Motion acted on behalf of Red Bull to secure the services of one of the world's greatest players. Andriy will, as part of this deal, be filming a TV commercial for Red Bull's sponsorship of the English Premier League in Indonesia as well as visiting Indonesia itself on a 3 day visit during Summer 2007.
October 15th 2006
Barbieri brothers dreaming of France 2007
Robert Barbieri has returned from a successful week with the Italian National team where he helped them qualify for next year's Rugby World Cup in France. Rob earned his first International start with the Azzurri taking his place in the back row for the demolition of Portugal in L'Aquila. Interestingly Rob could soon come face to face with a familiar rival: his older brother Mike could line up in the Canada side to face Italy in their November International in Udine.
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