There was an inevitability about the short statement from Diageo last night that it was ending its 27-year partnership with London Irish. Continue reading
26 Words Ends 27 Years
Tag Archives: Rugby
Munster Moving on New Indoor Plans
Munster Rugby have been granted planning permission by Cork City Council for the construction of an indoor training facility at Irish Independent Park. Continue reading
Fiona Hampton Swapping Rugby for Golf
Ulster Rugby’s Head of Sales and Marketing Fiona Hampton is leaving the world of Rugby to take up a key new position in golf. Continue reading
Galway Sportsgrounds raised in Dáil
Connacht Rugby’s ambitious plan is one of 72 currently being considered by the Department with €100 million of funding on the table. Continue reading
Storm Brewing over Jackson
There are those within sport who feel that a sponsor has no place exerting influence over the performance or behaviour of players at teams it is involved with. The argument is that they have to take the rough with the smooth, but this is patently nonsense.
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Union Cup’s Unique Gathering
The Union Cup took place at DCU at the weekend and brought a splash of colour, a dash of diversity and a rare collection of some of Ireland’s biggest sporting sponsors together. Continue reading
Throwback Thursday – Kingspan Stadium
Five years ago this week we reported on the renaming of Ulster Rugby’s home from Ravenhill to the Kingspan Stadium. Continue reading
Banking on the Emerald Warriors
Bank of Ireland has added a fifth Rugby team to its sponsorship portfolio with the news that it has signed a three year deal with the Emerald Warriors, adding to its support of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. Continue reading
Sexton Teaching Munster Lessons
The children of Caherline National School in Limerick will have put aside Munster allegiance this week when they welcomed Johnny Sexton to deliver a coaching masterclass to students as part of the MACE, “Going the Extra Smile” campaign. Continue reading
Rory Sheridan of Diageo on Union Cup
A Sport for Business Exclusive chat with Rory Sheridan of Diageo on how and why they got involved with sponsorship of The Union Cup Continue reading