Bank of Ireland Announces New Five-Year Sponsorship Agreements of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby

Fresh agreement underlines the Bank’s commitment to the continued development of both Men’s and Women’s rugby across all levels of the game

Bank of Ireland today announced new five-year extensions of its sponsorships of the four Irish Rugby provinces, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the game across all levels in Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. The new agreements, all to run until 2028, represent the most comprehensive sponsorship of Men’s and Women’s sport in Ireland.

Bank of Ireland today announced new five-year extensions of its sponsorships of the four Irish Rugby provinces, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the game across all levels in Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. The new agreements, all to run until 2028, represent the most comprehensive sponsorship of Men’s and Women’s sport in Ireland. They see Bank of Ireland broaden its support from the grassroots, schools and clubs right up to the Provincial and Ireland Men’s and Women’s teams. Pictured at the announcement of this sponsorship extension were Laura Lynch, Chief Marketing Officer, Bank of Ireland, with Connacht’s Mack Hansen, Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park, Ulster’s Abby Moyles and Munster’s Kate Flannery.

 

Bank of Ireland today announced new five-year extensions of its sponsorships of the four Irish Rugby provinces, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the game across all levels in Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster.

A feature of the extended sponsorship agreements, all to run until 2028, enables Bank of Ireland to build on its existing support for Women’s rugby. In addition to its current sponsorship of the Connacht, Leinster and Irish Women’s sides, Bank of Ireland will now also sponsor both the Munster and Ulster Women’s teams.

The new agreements represent the most comprehensive sponsorship of Men’s and Women’s sport in Ireland. They see Bank of Ireland broaden its support from the grassroots, schools and clubs right up to the Provincial and Ireland Men’s and Women’s teams – representing a significant investment by the Bank in ensuring that rugby continues to thrive all over the island of Ireland.

Speaking at the official launch of the sponsorship extensions, Laura Lynch, Bank of Ireland Chief Marketing Officer said: “Bank of Ireland’s long-standing commitment to supporting all levels of Irish rugby from the grassroots to the green jersey has steadily grown over the past number of decades. We are thrilled to extend our sponsorship of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby for another five years.”

“Through our sponsorship we aim to support the growth and development of the game, building on existing successes and ensuring that players from all over the island of Ireland, from local schools and clubs all the way up to the men’s and women’s provincial and national sides have every opportunity to #neverstopcompeting.”