Scottish Rugby today announced a sponsorship agreement with DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, for the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s at Murrayfield Stadium this weekend.

Following elite on-pitch displays from teams around the world last weekend at Twickenham, the HSBC Sevens World Series has headed north to Murrayfield this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May) for the final leg of the 2011 Series.  Tickets are on sale now from www.edinburgh7s.com or from the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre at Murrayfield on both days of the tournament.

With the inclusion of two proven international sevens players (Colin Gregor and Jim Thompson) to the squad, the Scots will look to build on last weekend’s London 7s Bowl winning feats in front of a vocal and appreciative Murrayfield crowd, taking on the 2010 Series winners, Samoa, as well as London 7s Cup finalists Fiji and USA, all on day one (tomorrow, Saturday).

“Scottish Rugby is delighted to announce the support of such a globally-renowned brand for this year’s Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s.  The final leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Edinburgh is really a celebration of rugby – in addition to 16 international teams competing for silverware in the stadium, more than 1,000 youngsters have been invited to take part in a Festival of Rugby on Murrayfield’s back pitches. DHL’s support at this event is very welcome,” said Dominic McKay, Scottish Rugby’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs.

“We’re proud to be sponsoring Scottish Rugby at the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s and looking forward to the final leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series.  As we all count down to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, DHL is busy delivering rugby to the world,” added Phil Couchman, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express (UK & Ireland).

For more information on the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s, including details on where to purchase tickets for each day at £5 for children, £10 for students and pensioners and £20 for adults visit www.edinburgh7s.com

Note to editors:
DHL – The Logistics company for the world.

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world.”  DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its customers.

A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and about 275,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements.  DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL.  The Group generated revenue of more than 51 billion euros in 2010.

Note to editors: Two days, sixteen nations, 44 matches – one great weekend! For a fifth season the IRB Sevens World Series comes to Murrayfield with the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s being the eighth and final leg of a super season of international sevens. Scotland put in a stellar performance at the last event, bringing home the Plate after defeating some of the big hitters on the sevens circuit – Fiji, USA, Wales, South Africa and Argentina.  Samoa were the overall winners in Edinburgh, taking home the Ned Haig Cup, as well as the main HSBC Sevens World Series trophy.

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