Connacht Rugby is delighted to announce Pirtek fluid transfer solutions as a new official partner from June 2015.
The two-year sponsorship deal will see the Pirtek logo appear on the playing and training shorts along with the collar of the senior playing jersey from the beginning of the 2015/16 season.
The deal will be a first for Pirtek here in Ireland who have had a long standing relationship with British Motorsport and sponsor of 2013 BTCC champion Andrew Jordan.
Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam and players Nathan White, Dave McSharry and Jake Heenan were on hand at the Sportsground last week to launch the partnership with Mark Wilton, Pirtek Europe Chief Operating Officer and members of the Pirtek franchise in Ireland.
Speaking about this new partnership Mark Wilton, Chief Operating Officer said: “We are very excited about our new partnership with Connacht Rugby and can’t wait for the new season to start.
We have already been lucky enough to be able to soak in the atmosphere at a few home matches and are really looking forward to the season ahead. Everyone at Connacht has been fantastic and we look forward to working with them”
Alex Saul, Head of Commercial and Marketing at Connacht Rugby added:
“We’re delighted to partner with Pirtek for the next two years. As an international brand and industry leader in fluid transfer solutions, they provide a level of service and individual approach that is second to none.
“During our discussions, their professionalism and passion for Connacht Rugby has been impressive and we look forward to working with both their franchise team here in Galway and across Ireland to deliver an exciting and successful partnership. ”
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