EMBRACE THE IMPOSSIBLE

Defender is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup France 2023.

FORGED IN HISTORY, DESTINED FOR GREATNESS

Rugby and Defender have a deep connection. We are cast from the same mould, made for strength and durability.


Rugby demands an inner strength and a level of endurance that Defender embodies. Both represent the spirit of adventure and the determination to achieve excellence. A perfect match for those who seek to push boundaries, on and off the field.


Together we celebrate the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Together we embrace the impossible.

CHANGING THE GAME

The stories of unstoppable people, honoured on the world’s stage.

TRAILBLAZERS
DEFENDERS OF TOMORROW
STATUES

BUILT STRONGER

We celebrate true resilience with six trailblazers from the world of rugby, each triumphing over adversity. This is what inner strength looks like.

TRAILBLAZERS

As part of Defender’s campaign for Rugby World Cup France 2023, we honour those who redefine the possible.
Explore Trailblazers

DEFENDER AT RUGBY WORLD CUP

Defender Launch Party

Defender blazes a trail with Kano in Paris
EXPLORE WHAT’S ON

THE DRIVE TO VICTORY

In anticipation of Rugby World Cup France 2023, we put our bespoke plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) Defender 110 Trophy Car to the test on a near 4.000km expedition around France.


Join us on the road to victory.

VISITED


13 locations

DISTANCE COVERED


3.700 km

ON THE ROAD


66 days

TROPHIES


1 Webb Ellis

BOUNDLESS INNOVATION, ENDLESS ADVENTURE

Driving into undiscovered territory, finding the way for others to follow.

DRIVEN BY SUSTAINABILITY

It’s not just the pitches that will be green.


As an official partner of Rugby World Cup France 2023, we are providing a fleet of 200 plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) vehicles to chauffeur VIPs and referees between the venues.