DHL and EPCR announce two-year extension of Official Logistics Partnership

With the opening rounds of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup just days away, EPCR and DHL are pleased to announce a two-year extension of their successful partnership. The world’s leading international express logistics provider will continue as the Official Logistics Partner of both the Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Now entering its fifth season, the partnership reflects DHL’s long-standing commitment to rugby worldwide. In addition to its collaboration with EPCR, DHL also supports Investec Champions Cup clubs Harlequins, Munster Rugby and the DHL Stormers.

Jacques Raynaud, CEO of EPCR, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with DHL for the next two seasons. When we began working together in 2021, we identified three shared priorities: enhancing brand visibility for DHL in key tournament markets; strengthening B2B and employee engagement through outstanding VIP experiences; and building a collaborative, flexible and pragmatic partnership.

“This extension is a clear demonstration of our joint success. DHL is deeply embedded in global rugby and we look forward to continuing to work with the market leader to deliver exceptional activations and results.”

Elliott Santon, Head of Global Sponsorships for DHL Express, added, “Our collaboration with EPCR over the past five years has delivered outstanding results and we are looking forward to build on that success in the upcoming seasons. Rugby continues to play a key role in our partnership portfolio, with both the sport and our DHL brand, being fueled by passion, speed and teamwork. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with the teams, our employees and our customers – and cannot wait to celebrate this year’s champions.”

A hallmark of the partnership has been the creation of high-impact, innovative digital content that boosts DHL’s brand visibility and strengthens connections with rugby fans across key markets. Building on the successful ‘Rugby Delivered’ concept, DHL has launched its 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup campaign featuring Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints), Maxime Lucu (Union Bordeaux Bègles), Thibaud Flament (Stade Toulousain), Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL Stormers), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Gianmarco Lucchesi (RC Toulon), Alex Kendellen (Munster Rugby), Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby) and Joe McCarthy (Leinster Rugby).

EPCR competition returns this week, with Round 1 taking place from 5 to 7 December. As clubs prepare, rivalries reignite and supporters get ready to cheer on their teams, anticipation is building for what promises to be another unforgettable season.

Fans are also eagerly anticipating the EPCR Finals Weekend in Bilbao on 22 and 23 May 2026, the pinnacle of international club rugby. Demand has already been remarkable, with over 50% of tickets sold before 2025/26 season has even kicked off.