United Kingdom / Europe

World In Motion NZ Ltd formed an exclusive partnership with World In Motion UK in 2005.

UK and NZ offices work in collaboration to promote our clients in the European market, source the best deals and support the transition of our overseas-bound clients from New Zealand.  World in Motion UK have agents operating tirelessly to source new contracts, and have built up a great reputation with the clubs and their management teams right across UK and Europe.

Recent placements include:

Castres,  France - Chris Masoe
Worcester, UK - Sam Tuitupou
Connacht, Ireland - Bernie Upton
Munster, Ireland - Nick Williams and Lifeimi Mafi

 

World in Motion UK Team:

Charles Mountifield - Director - Charles heads the WIM UK Rugby Division.  He speaks French and German and is an approved, licensed agent for both the Professional Rugby Players’ Association and the Rugby Football League.

Justin Paige  Director - A qualified lawyer and founding member of World In Motion UK, Justin has an impressive record of high profile contract successes to his credit and has built up an extensive network of personal contacts with high profile players, clubs and sponsors. In addition, Justin is the only non-resident citizen to have obtained a licence to work as a rugby union agent in France.

To find out more about World In Motion UK please click the following link: http://www.worldinmotion.com

 

United Kingdom / European Rugby Competition

ECR- Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup
European Club Rugby kicks off in October, culminating in the prestigious Heineken Cup final in May.  Administered by the ERC (European Rugby Cup Committee) this multi-nation tournament has become one of rugby’s greatest competitions. Games are played in rounds leading to a knock-out stage with two final groups competing for the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup. Please click the following link for more information: http://www.ercrugby.com/eng

Magners League
This Celtic competition comprising two teams from Scotland, four teams from Wales and four teams from Ireland is used as the sole determinant for European qualification. The competition is played over 18 weekends from September to May, and culminates in the winners being crowned Magners League Champions.   Please click the following link for more information: http://www.magnersleague.com

France Top 14
The Top 14 is contested by fourteen professional rugby union clubs throughout France with the season running from August through to June. The Top 14 also serves as the qualification route for French clubs into the two prestigious European Rugby competitions; the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup.  Please click the following link for more information: http://www.rugbyweek.com/top14/

Italy Super 10
The Super 10 is the highest tier of the national rugby union competition in Italy running from September to May.  After a home-and-away season, the top four teams play a knock-out competition to decide the championship and the bottom team is relegated. The leading Super 10 teams qualify to play against teams from the other leading rugby union nations in Europe in the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup. Please click the following link for more information: http://www.federugby.it/

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