Musgrave Park is to be renamed Irish Independent Park from next season onwards.
The Independent News & Media group have won the naming rights to the Cork home of Munster Rugby for ten years.
As part of the deal, an extensive ground redevelopment plan is expected to be put in place, presumably allowing the ground to compete with Thomond Park in Limerick to host the biggest games in both the RaboDirect PRO12 and the Heineken Cup.
Independent News & Media will have total and exclusive ground naming rights with extensive branding at the entrance to the ground, on directional signage and in match day programmes.
“Munster Rugby is delighted that Independent News & Media have committed to such a significant, long term partnership,” said Garrett Fitzgerald, CEO, Munster Rugby.
“The naming of Irish Independent Park allows Munster Rugby to progress on our redevelopment of the grounds and commit to our rugby future here. Cork is a vital element of Munster Rugby’s success and we are happy that Irish Independent Park will be central to rugby development in the region.”
