Leinster and Ireland rugby out-half Joey Carbery did not take long to make his first commercial signing, 24 hours after putting pen to paper on his first professional contract with Leinster Rugby
he has been snapped up as a new ambassador for car rental company Europcar Ireland. In doing so, Carbery will join Olympic triathlete Bryan Keane and professional golfer Kevin Phelan.
Originally from New Zealand, Carbery moved to Athy in Co. Kildare at the age of 11 and played rugby for his school, Blackrock College, and club, Clontarf Rugby Club, before joining the Leinster squad at 20 and the Ireland squad at 21 years of age.
In his role as a Europcar Ireland brand ambassador, he will drive a Hyundai Tucson vehicle and will support the car rental company on a range of activity promoting its extensive vehicle fleet.
It is unlikely that he will be able to wear Ireland or Leinster gear when doing this as both have existing partnerships with Volkswagen and Windsor Motor Group respectively.
“We are delighted that Joey is joining us as a brand ambassador for Europcar Ireland,” said Director of Business development Colm Brady.
“His talent and enthusiasm as one of Ireland’s most promising up-and-coming rugby players is inspiring, and we are thrilled to offer our support to him as he embarks upon his professional rugby. We hope he enjoys his new Hyundai Tucson ambassador vehicle.”
