Two companies have already cut ties. A representative for Paddy Irish Whiskey has said they will passing on a customer’s concern over the signing of Paddy Jackson to London Irish “as a matter of urgency.” In a statement made on Facebook, the Irish whiskey company also noted that it would be “reviewing its partnership with […]

7 years ago

The decision was announced on Thursday evening. Diageo, owner of Guinness, Smirnoff, Johnny Walker, and Captain Morgans among other brands, has announced that it will be cancelling its sponsorship of the London Irish rugby club. This is due to the team’s signing of former Ulster and Ireland player Paddy Jackson, who was acquitted of rape […]

7 years ago

The drinks company said they had “serious concerns” about the move. Diageo, the brand behind Guinness, have confirmed that they will meet with rugby club London Irish in order to discuss the signing of Paddy Jackson. In a statement issued on Monday, Diageo confirmed: “We are meeting the club this week to discuss our serious […]

7 years ago

A look back at the trial that gripped the nation. Tonight – Thursday 19 July – RTÉ will air Acquitted: The Rugby Rape Trial, a documentary on the trial that shook Ireland. At the end of March, Ulster Rugby and Ireland players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were acquitted of all charges following a nine-week […]

8 years ago

RTÉ are set to air a documentary on the trial that shook Ireland. “Acquitted: The Rugby Rape Trial” will air on Thursday evening at 10:15pm and tell the story of the trial in Belfast of Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding, Rory Harrison and Blane McIlroy. Jackson and Olding were charged with the rape of a 19 […]

8 years ago

“I don’t think anything is ever forever.” IRFU performance director David Nucifora has not ruled out the possibility of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding once again playing at international level. Speaking in Sydney on Monday, as reported by The Irish Times, Nucifora indicated that he was not shutting the door on the duo returning to […]

8 years ago