A 150-strong crowd came together today in the A&L Goodbody Lounge at Kingspan Stadium to celebrate the launch of the club’s new business network.
The Ulster Rugby Business Club, in association with long-term partner corporate law firm A&L Goodbody, is a unique network for local businesses and corporate members from across the province.
Offering the opportunity to grow connections and increase brand awareness, the Business Club will also offer exclusive ‘money can’t buy’ experiences.
Today’s launch gave an insight into what members can expect from the quarterly events across the year, which will be hosted from next season onwards and form part of the 2024/25 package – with international business leaders and speakers set to share their experience and learnings.
Add in eight tickets for each Ulster Home Game, the opportunity to buy tickets for Ireland international matches and a host of other benefits and the asking price of £3,500 for a business begins to look like a smart investment in sporting connection.
Tommy Bowe, former Ulster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions’ winger, hosted the event Q&A panel with Hannah Bowe, Six Nations Chief of Staff and former Ireland international hockey player; Paul Magee, Bank of Ireland Head of Corporate Banking, Northern Ireland; and Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
“It’s been a really enjoyable event to have the worlds of sport and business come together here at Kingspan Stadium,” he said.
“From experience, I know there are many transferrable skills from leaders on the field to those in the corporate world, and much of the experience that I learnt as a player has proved valuable in a business setting.
“I wish Ulster Rugby the best of luck with this new venture which, just like the team, is aiming for the highest standards – and is an offering that we can all get behind and reap the rewards of.”
“On behalf of Ulster Rugby, I would like to thank all of the guests who joined us today at the launch of Ulster Rugby’s inaugural Business Club, as we look to harness the power of business and sport coming together,” added Ulster Rugby Head of Commercial Keith Shorten.
“Members from next season onwards will benefit from great networking opportunities delivered over the course of the season, and game night premium lounge access which will include ‘money can’t buy’ access for Ulster Rugby home fixtures.
“With the opportunity to buy tickets for Ireland home internationals also included in the package for valuable staff or client engagement, along with access to a year-round members-only media platform, we are confident this a high-value product that we are able to offer the corporate market across the province.”
David Humphreys was there as well as Andrew Trimble and a strong crowd many of them still buzzing from last weekend’s victory over Lainster in the United Rugby Championship.
Ulster Rugby and Bank of Ireland are full members of the Sport for Business Community.
The Sport for Business Membership comprises nearly 300 organisations including all the leading sports and sponsors, commercial and state agencies.
Find out more about joining us today.
Be part of the biggest community of sporting and business organisations in Ireland by becoming a member of Sport for Business and enjoying a host of benefits.
Check out our upcoming events to discover ways of connecting in person with our membership.
