Date set for Ulster Rugby's partnership with Kingspan to end

The association between Ulster Rugby and Kingspan will end by June, 2025.

That is after it was agreed the club's principal sponsor would remain 'on-board for a 12-month transitionary period' following this summer's end of the current deal.

That sponsorship agreement is due to end at the conclusion of this season.

Ulster's association with Kingspan stretches back to 1999.

Ulster's current deal with the Irish firm includes stadium naming rights and sponsorship of the club's senior men's shirts.

Ulster Rugby CEO, Jonny Petrie, said: “We extend our thanks to Kingspan for their long-term investment in Ulster Rugby over a number of years, which has allowed us to build a strong foundation for the club in the future.

“Kingspan has agreed to continue to support us through to June 2025 to allow for a seamless transition to a new sponsor, and we are now actively engaging in conversations with potential new partners for the end of next season onwards.”

Siobhan O'Dwyer, Kingspan's Global Head of Marketing said: “20 years is a great innings and feels like a natural stepping off point.

"It has been our privilege to partner with Ulster Rugby, and we are pleased to continue that support during a transitionary phase to June 2025.

"We wish the club every continued success in the future and look forward to many more great games between now and the end of the 2024/25 season”.