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Offering Fans of the World’s 4th Largest Sporting Event Live Match Statistics And Audio Feed
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 – New York-based digital consulting firm Omnigon announced the release of the third and final phase of the official 2015 Rugby World Cup (RWC2015) mobile app.
The last phase is now available in advance of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, kicking off September 18 at Twickenham. The usage rate of this year’s Rugby World Cup app is expected to shatter previous records, with the first two phases of the app already garnering hundreds of thousands of downloads.
The final phase enables fans around the world to immerse themselves in the RWC2015 experience and allow them to share the tournament buzz with fellow fans whether they are attending matches or viewing the action at home or on the go. Fans will be able to view live and post-match stats for all matches including carries made, meters made, clean breaks, tackles success and tackles made, scrum success and scrum made and time of possession.
Other features of the app include:
- Live match audio streaming
- Live expert blogging during matches
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Pre-match stats including:
- Last 3 meetings (with final score) for each team
- Games played, wins, losses, draws for both teams internationally
- World Rank of Team
- Social Media Rank of Team
- Full fixtures and results for each team
- Video highlights of each match
- In-venue messaging and offers
- Social Media hub featuring overall RWC2015 streams, Webb Ellis Trophy Tour and all team and match based chatter
“Omnigon and World Rugby have worked closely over the last year to develop a groundbreaking mobile app experience to be shared with the tens of millions of Rugby fans around the world,” said David Nugent, Chief Commercial Officer, Omnigon. “The app is designed to engage and unite fans digitally and socially. We are excited to provide the worldwide Rugby community with one of the most compelling, interactive and informative experiences to date.”
The app, which is available in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese, provides fans with all the latest news and information on RWC2015 including dates, venues, ticket information, trophy tour details, matches, pools and teams. Fans can also view archival World Cup videos and participate in trivia quizzes against fellow fans. Additionally, the app delivers specific location-based notifications native to the app holder. The app is available for iOS and Android smartphones internationally at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
With 80 countries competing for the 20 world cup spots, viewers in more than 205 countries are expected to view RWC2015. The 2011 tournament had a cumulative world television audience of almost four billion viewers.
About Omnigon
Omnigon is an award-winning digital consulting firm that delivers strategic, technical and creative solutions to leaders in the sports, media and entertainment industries. The Omnigon team is made up of technologists and artists, all of whom have a deep understanding of digital media and its impact on the lives of consumers. Omnigon is renowned for delivering its clients engaging, groundbreaking experiences and solutions that create real value for their sponsors and audiences. Core competencies include strategic consulting, development of social and mobile platforms, second screen experiences and enterprise systems. Headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Kiev and St. Petersburg, Omnigon’s client roster includes World Rugby, AS Roma, Arsenal FC, PGA Tour, NASCAR, USGA, FOX Sports, Miami Heat, CONCACAF, Sporting News, and FOX Broadcasting.
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