Elverys Sports Named Official Retail Partner of Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby have announced a new partnership with Elverys Sports with the sports store chain coming on board as the Official Retail Partner of the Pro 12 team.

Elvery Sports will also sponsor the Connacht Schools Cup.

As Official Retail Partner, cough Elverys Sports will have the widest range of Connacht Rugby merchandise on sale in many stores and supporters can shop the range online and avail of free delivery to any store nationwide. Elverys Sports will retain their presence on the Connacht Rugby kit, see with the Elverys logo featuring on the sleeve.

For the first time, allergy Elverys Sports will also sponsor the Connacht Schools Cup. The competition, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years, is due to start in the New Year and now includes the Senior Cup, Senior Development Cup, Junior Cup and Junior Development Cup.

Jimmy Staunton, Chairman of Elverys Sports commented on the sponsorship: “Elverys Sports has sponsored Connacht Rugby for more than seven years and are delighted to be in a position to extend our involvement with the province to Title Sponsor of the Schools Cup. Elverys already has a strong association with rugby and we believe this partnership will be mutually beneficial.

“Rugby is now the fastest growing sport in the region so we look forward to continued growth and exciting fixtures and results in the coming months on both the domestic and professional sides.”

Connacht Rugby’s Domestic Rugby Manager Lyndon Jones added: “Schools rugby is being played in more schools around the province every year and as its popularity grows, we’re delighted to have Elverys on board as the title sponsor. We now have the highest ever number of schools participating in the competition and we’re looking forward to continuing to progress with the help of Elverys.”