Connacht Rugby agree naming rights with Grant Thornton

Connacht Rugby has signed an agreement with Grant Thornton, Ireland's fastest growing professional services firm, for the 2016/17 naming rights of the new seated stand at the Sportsground in Galway.

The Grant Thornton Seated Stand will be in place for all of Connacht Rugby’s home games and offers a new outdoor, seated option for 290 supporters. Tickets for the stand are on sale now for Connacht v Ospreys this Saturday September 10th.

Commenting on the announcement, Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane said: "We are delighted to welcome Grant Thornton on board for the season. To have secured a naming rights partner for the first time is fantastic and indicative of the growth we have shown commercially in the past few years.“

Frank Walsh, Partner-in-Charge, Grant Thornton added: “Grant Thornton is very excited about this collaboration. Like Connacht Rugby, Grant Thornton has enjoyed considerable success in Galway in recent years and we’re very confident that our partnership will ensure both parties continue to grow strongly in the years ahead.”