Munster Rugby's move into e-gaming on hold

'Given some outstanding legal issues related to this situation Munster Rugby will not be commenting'

A general view of Thomond Park. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Munster Rugby’s foray into E-sports has been put on hold amid a legal dispute surrounding the licensing of its brand to a League of Legends gaming team, the Irish Examiner has learned.

Munster Rugby had in April announced it was launching a new partnership with Irish-owned esports team Phelan Gaming which would be renamed as Munster Rugby Gaming for their League of Legends tournaments in a European league, the NLC.