Who sponsors Ireland national rugby union team
13 brands have sponsored Ireland national rugby union team across 9 seasons since 1982. Not here yet: automotive, travel & hospitality.
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Sponsor history
Sponsors down, seasons across. Dark cells are title, presenting or principal deals. Confirmed rows only.
| Sponsor | 1985 | 1991 | 1994 | 1996 | 2000 | 2006 | 2009 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Between | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · |
| adidas | Kit | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| before changing to Permanent TSB. | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · |
| Canterbury | · | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · |
| Irish Permanent | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · |
| Nike | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · | · |
| O2 | · | · | · | · | · | Kit | · | · |
| Permanent TSB | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · |
| Puma India | · | · | · | · | · | · | Kit | · |
| Umbro | · | Kit | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Vodafone | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | Kit |
How crowded each season was
More logos means less room to stand out. Seasons with fewer than five sponsors on record are probably incomplete.
Who came back
Sponsors of one season who were back the next.
The sponsors
Most seasons first. Tiers as printed by the organiser or reported in the trade press.
| Brand | Category | Tier | Seasons | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone | Telecom | Shirt sponsor | 2016 | |
| Puma India | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 2009 | |
| O2 | Telecom | Shirt sponsor | 2006 | |
| Canterbury | – | Kit supplier | 2000 | |
| * Between | – | Kit supplier, Shirt sponsor | 1996 | |
| before changing to Permanent TSB. | Banking & finance | Kit supplier, Shirt sponsor | 1996 | |
| Irish Permanent | Banking & finance | Shirt sponsor | 1996 | |
| Permanent TSB | Banking & finance | Shirt sponsor | 1996 | |
| Nike | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 1994 | |
| Umbro | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 1991 | |
| adidas | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 1985 | |
| No shirt sponsor | Fashion & lifestyle | Shirt sponsor | 1982 | |
| O'Neills | Fashion & lifestyle | Kit supplier | 1982 |
1 more brand listed but not confirmed on the source
| Brand | What the check found | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| the was known Irish Permanent | 1996 |
Categories here
Not here yet
Categories common on other football properties with no sponsor here.
For organisers, the open categories. For brands in them, room without a rival.
Brands on similar properties, not on this one
They sponsor two or more other football properties. For organisers, the shortlist.
Similar football properties
Every deal, with its source17 rows · what our check found on each source page
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2016
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 2016–present.
Kit supplier · Team · 2009
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 2009–2014.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2006
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 2006–2014.
Kit supplier · Team · 2000
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 2000–present.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1996
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996–2006.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1996
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996–2006.
Kit supplier · Team · 1996
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1996
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996.
Kit supplier · Team · 1996
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1996
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996.
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Kit supplier · Team · 1994
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 1994–2000.
Kit supplier · Team · 1991
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 1991–1993.
Kit supplier · Team · 1985
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 1985–1991.
Kit supplier · Team · 1982
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 1982–1985.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1982
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 1982–1996.
2 more rows we could not confirm
The source does not name the brand, names it without saying it sponsored, or could not be loaded and is not trade press or an official page. Not counted anywhere on this page.
Kit supplier · Team · 1996
Kit supplier of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1996
Front-of-shirt sponsor of Ireland national rugby union team, 1996.
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