Motoring on with sponsor

MUNSTER’S reputation as a top sporting brand has spread throughout the world and sets them apart from many other European rivals, according to Toyota Ireland’s managing director David Shannon.

Confirming that Toyota would plough a further €5.75 million into supporting Munster over the next three years, Shannon said Japan would relish the opportunity to play the two-time European champions, either at Thomond Park or in Japan.

“Munster rugby is known and respected throughout the world and that extends to Japan, whose national rugby team currently holds its highest ever world ranking.