Leading Design & Build Contractor McAleer & Rushe, alongside its development and investment division MRP, is set to sponsor the Ulster Senior Women’s squad for the 2024/25 season.

The new sponsorship deal will see the McAleer & Rushe and MRP branding prominently displayed on the Ulster Senior Women's playing jerseys and the home kit for the U18 Girls' squad. The partnership also extends to the province's boys' Age-Grade squads – U14, U16 and U18 – reflecting a strong commitment to nurturing talent across all levels of the sport.

This season, Ulster Rugby will mark a special milestone—100 years of rugby at Ravenhill—with a centenary logo prominently featured on the home jerseys, celebrating both the club's rich history and its future. The partnership launch aligns with the eagerly awaited 2024 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship. Ulster's opening match against Munster took place on Saturday at Virgin Media Park.

The championship's four-round series is part of a new season plan aimed at providing top players with regular high-level game time. Matches will be broadcast on TG4, with Ulster games also available on BBC NI, allowing fans to follow all the action closely.

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Announcing the partnership with Ulster Rugby, Charlene Millen, Head of Sustainability at McAleer & Rushe commented: "As a significant employer and a business that makes an important contribution to Northern Ireland, we are passionate about the positive role that sport plays in our society and are committed to supporting participation and growth at all levels.

"Through this partnership, we hope to elevate the profile of women’s sports and play our part to encourage women and girls into the game for them to excel on and off the pitch. On behalf of everyone at McAleer & Rushe, I would like to extend our best wishes to all the players and management for a successful season ahead."

Paul Beacom, Development Director at MRP, said: "MRP are long-time advocates for all sports, both at grassroots and professional levels, with a track record of an enduring commitment to Women’s & Youth Sports. We are thrilled to come on board as lead sponsors at a pivotal time when Women’s sport is gaining the recognition and platform within a wider audience that it has long deserved.

"We hope the launch of this partnership will further build momentum for the Women’s game, and we look forward to cheering on the players and management in the upcoming season, and the club’s centenary anniversary."

Keith Shorten, Head of Commercial at Ulster Rugby, stated: "It’s great news that McAleer & Rushe, together with MRP, as a local company have chosen to invest in our Senior Women’s squad, and the young talent coming through our provincial Player Pathway, in the season ahead.

"When the Senior Women took to the pitch on Saturday, it was the first time that supporters were able to see our new 2024/25 home kit in action, complete with front-of-shirt and sleeve branding for our newest sponsor. We’re looking forward to what Head Coach, Murray Houston, and the squad can achieve in the upcoming championship with the backing of McAleer & Rushe and MRP.

"We are also confident that our new partner will reap the benefits of having their brand associated with our Women’s and Youth game, which is going from strength to strength."