Toyota sponsors rugby coverage on Newstalk


Toyota Ireland is poised to sponsor rugby coverage on Newstalk 106-108fm.

The deal will see Toyota supporting all rugby broadcasts on the station including Newstalk’s innovative rugby analysis on the multi award-winning Off the Ball, The Right Hook and Weekend Sports as well as Irish international game analysis and its live broadcasting of up to 15 Heineken Cup games.

Regular contributors to Newstalk’s rugby coverage include a host of former stars and expert analysts like Shane Horgan, Keith Wood, Denis Hickie, Emmett Byrne, Liam Toland and Matt Williams.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Ian Corbett, Marketing Operations Manager for Toyota Ireland said: “At Toyota Ireland, when itcomes to sponsorship, we aim to partner with people and organisations that show exceptionally high standards and dedication to their craft. The sports team at Newstalk delivers the best rugby analysis and coverage and that comes across in the quality of journalism, contributors and the overall entertainment value of their broadcasts.

We’re delighted to announce this new sponsorship and look forward to working with Newstalk into the new rugby season.”