Sponsorship to net Munster €3m

Munster Rugby should benefit to the tune of at least €3 million from the newly-inked main sponsorship deal with Bank of Ireland over the next five years.

There is potential, admitted chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald yesterday, to add to the Munster pot by being successful on the pitch and he was keen to welcome Bank of Ireland back on board.

“Bank of Ireland have been working closely with us for a long time, as previous sponsors and as bankers to Munster Rugby. This deal is just an extension of a long-term relationship.