"They sponsor the club, not the individual players. They'd be concerned if they took action too quickly, they might get a backlash from people who bank with them who are passionate about Ulster Rugby."
Apr 13, 2018, 10:04 AM
"They sponsor the club, not the individual players. They'd be concerned if they took action too quickly, they might get a backlash from people who bank with them who are passionate about Ulster Rugby." Nick Garbutt on Bank of Ireland's concerns after the Paddy Jackson trial.
One of Ulster Rugby's key sponsors has said it is "highly concerned" by issues arising out of the rape trial involving Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Both men were found not guilty, but Bank of Ireland said it has conveyed its concerns directly Ulster Rugby.
The bank's logo is on the back of the Ulster shirt, and they have been sponsors for 20 years.
What impact could the publicity surrounding the case have on Ulster Rugby and its brands?