Honda UK Sets Guinness World Records™ Title for Largest Rugby Ball Mosaic (logo)

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• The #guinnessworldrecords attempt took place on 26^thApril on the concourse at #twickenhamstadium.
• 2,030 red and white Gilbert #rugby balls were used to form the #Honda logo.
• The record-breaking balls will be donated by #Honda #uk to over 60 grassroots #rugby clubs across the #uk.

Honda #uk has set the #guinnessworldrecords title for the largest #rugby ball #mosaic (logo).

A total of 2,030 size-five #rugby balls were used to create the #mosaic: 813 supporter-quality red balls, and 1,217 training-quality white balls. The balls were supplied by Gilbert, the official supplier of the England #rugby.

The #mosaic covered an area of 104.6m² – that’s almost 14 #Honda HR-V e:HEV’s – inside the world-famous #twickenhamstadium, home to the England #rugby Union team.

The record-breaking #Honda logo #mosaic was subject to stringent quality checks to ensure that it complied with Guinness World Records’ rules. #guinnessworldrecords, the global authority on record-breaking, required documentary evidence, including videography, photography, a surveyor's report and independent witness reports.

Earlier this year, #Honda announced a multi-year deal with the England #rugby Football Union. The #Honda logo is now displayed across the England men’s under-18s and under-20s playing and training kits, which is one of several new initiatives.

Honda is also making a commitment to grassroots games. The record-breaking #rugby balls used to form the #mosaic will be donated to grassroots #rugby clubs across the #uk.

Head of Customer and Network Development at #Honda #uk, #michaeldoyle, said: “The initiative is key to our goal of strengthening relationships with local community groups. At least 60 grassroots #rugby clubs and their local communities will benefit from access to more high-quality sports equipment.”

The record-breaking #rugby balls will be distributed by local #Honda dealerships.

Jean-Marc Streng, Managing Director at #Honda #uk, added: “We’re delighted to have set a new #guinnessworldrecords title at the home of English #rugby. It was an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the game at one of the most iconic stadiums in world #sport, while also getting in the record books.

“Power of dreams is the #Honda slogan for a reason. Being able to surprise our customers and our colleagues with an activity like this is incredible. It’s unconventional, but it’s also an amazing opportunity – especially because so many deserving local clubs are going to benefit from it. Sports and community are important to us, and we’re looking forward to continuing our pursuit of both.