MasterCard will be surprising MasterCard cardholders and Rugby fans with Priceless Surprises
PARIS, France – 23 September, 2014
Former France star Sebastien Chabal is the latest Rugby legend to be announced as a MasterCard ambassador as he tackled the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The Rugby World Cup 2015 ticket application window closes at 18:00 on September 29 2014, and fans have six days left to register for tickets to ensure they have a chance to be part of what is set to be a priceless experience. Rugby fans should make sure they use MasterCard when buying Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets and they won’t pay any surcharges.
To celebrate our partnership with the world’s biggest rugby tournament we will be creating Priceless Surprises for MasterCard cardholders and rugby fans around the world, including the opportunity to present the MasterCard Man of the Match award to the best player in the match. For more information search for #PricelessSurprises on Twitter or find us on Facebook.
Chabal said: “I can’t wait for Rugby World Cup 2015 to kick-off and with the tournament being held just across the Channel, I know there will be lots of French fans heading to England to experience the magic of the competition. I’m excited to be working with MasterCard to surprise even more fans with priceless moments ahead of Rugby World Cup and to make the experience more special.”
MasterCard are the Preferred Card and Official Payment System of the world’s third-largest sports event, which takes place in England and Wales between September 18 and October 31 2015. The announcement continues a highly successful partnership between MasterCard and Tournament Owners Rugby World Cup Limited, which began ahead of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand.
In support of the Rugby World Cup 2015 ticket sales, MasterCard launched its 50 Days of Crazy consumer campaign across UK, Ireland, France and Italian media. Follow #50DaysofCrazy to join in the conversation.
Régis Folbaum, General Manager of MasterCard France, said: “We are delighted to be extending our Rugby World Cup ambassador programme with the announcement of Sebastien Chabal as our latest MasterCard ambassador. We are looking forward to working with Sebastien to surprise MasterCard cardholders and rugby fans across the world with truly priceless experiences.”
As part of the Worldwide Partnership, MasterCard secures a comprehensive rights and benefits package that allows the company to deliver value to customer financial institutions, merchants and cardholders, including the ability to access ‘Priceless’ experiences linked to Rugby World Cup 2015.