London Irish has agreed a long-term partnership with 9 Group, a leading independent business telecommunications and IT services provider.
As a result, 9 Group will provide London Irish with IT and telecommunications support, including the move into the new Brentford Community Stadium next year.
Established in 2001 by CEO James Palmer, 9 Group provides traditional fixed and mobile voice services to business customers, and a suite of data connectivity and IT services as well as developing its own cloud communications platform called “eve.”
The agreement will see the 9 Group logo feature on the right chest of London Irish’s home and away kit, as well as branding throughout the stadium and on the coaching staff’s IT equipment.
“We are delighted to have forged a partnership with 9 Group, a company who are a leader in their field which mirrors the ambition of London Irish,” said Brian Facer, CEO.
“London Irish is expanding both on and off the field and with the stadium move on the horizon it is pivotal that we have IT and telecommunications support from a company that we know and trust to see us through such big changes. We look forward to welcoming them to the London Irish family.”
And Mr Palmer was equally enthusiastic about the new relationship.
He said: “9 Group and London Irish share a sense of ambition and the drive to succeed. I have been a long term advocate of the links between business and sporting achievement, so this is a natural partnership for me.
“We look forward to working with London Irish over the coming years and enjoying Premiership rugby at their new stadium in due course.”
