Connacht team up with NUI Galway

NUI Galway has inked a deal with Connacht Rugby to help promote both sporting and academic excellence in the province.

NUI Galway will sponsor Connacht Rugby for the next three years and provide educational opportunities for the province’s young players. The High Performance Education Partnership will allow players from Connacht’s Rugby Academy and age grade teams to avail of education at the college, in addition to a mentoring and development programme. There are currently 17 squad members either studying or have graduated from the college.

Connacht Rugby chief executive Tom Sears, who would not put a financial figure on the sponsorship, said Connacht was taking a holistic approach to player development.