Connacht unveils Mazda sponsorship deal

Mazda has been confirmed as the official title sponsor of Connacht Rugby at The Sportsground, Galway today.

Mazda will invest more than €1.5m in Connacht Rugby over the next three years.

Commenting on the announcement, Eric Elwood, head of coaching, Connacht Rugby, said: "This is a very exciting year for Connacht Rugby with the Heineken Cup coming to Galway, the newly branded RaboDirect PRO12 and now our new sponsor Mazda joining us as our official title sponsor.

"Mazda and Connacht share a lot of common values in terms of drive, passion and performance and there are huge opportunities for us to work successfully together over the next three years."

According to Michael Howe, Country manager, Mazda Ireland: "Mazda Ireland is delighted to be the new title sponsor for Connacht Rugby. The passion and ambition of Connacht’s management and supporters is immense. We are thrilled to support this exciting new chapter in Connacht Rugby’s proud history.

"Mazda, like Connacht, is beginning an important new chapter, as we prepare to launch our 6th generation of cars with SkyActiv Technology.

"The sponsorship of Connacht Rugby provides an excellent platform for new customers to experience our cars."