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Munster Rugby Academy Launches Partnership with Greencore, Thomond Park, Limerick 11/5/2014

The new Greencore partnership with the Munster Rugby Academy was launched on Saturday 10th May at an event for Academy members and their parents in advance of the Munster v Ulster Rabo Pro 12 clash at Thomond Park. The partnership will focus on a number of initiatives in areas such as nutrition, culinary expertise, business mentoring support and work experience for Academy players. The Academy will also be supported by a newly established Patrons programme.

The Academy which is central to the sustainability of Munster professional rugby has produced some of IrelandÕs leading players since its inception including Keith Earls, Conor Murray and Munster Captain Peter OÕMahony. It has also proved a productive pipeline for emerging young players such Simon Zebo and JJ Hanrahan.

For more information contact:
Billy Murphy,
Drury|Porter Novelli,
billy.murphy@drurypn.ie
01 260 5000 / 087 2313085

Pictured today (L-R) Patrick Coveney (CEO Greencore Plc) with Johnny Holland, Rory Scannell and Darren Sweetman from the Munster Academy
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