Old Wesley secures three-year sponsorship deal with Forvis Mazars
Old Wesley is pleased to announce title sponsorship agreement with Forvis Mazars, the international audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm. The deal backing our 133-year-old rugby club is for three years and represents a significant investment by the the audit, tax, advisory powerhouse. Details of the press release are noted below:
The Forvis Mazars sponsorship provides the club with essential financial support to Old Wesley’s youth development teams, senior teams, as well as its visually impaired team and touch rugby team. This sponsorship underscores a commitment to fostering growth and inclusivity across all levels of the club, helping to ensure that players of all abilities have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Tom O’Brien, Managing Partner at Forvis Mazars, said:
“We are delighted to partner with Old Wesley RFC. We believe in supporting grassroots sports that play such an important role in the community, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and this philosophy extends to our collaboration with Old Wesley RFC.”
“Old Wesley’s proud legacy and unwavering commitment to excellence are values that we share at Forvis Mazars. This sponsorship goes beyond supporting the club’s sporting goals; it is an opportunity to contribute to Old Wesley’s mission of developing and empowering young talent, ensuring that its players reach their full potential both on and off the field.”
Over the past decade, the club has excelled at the Junior level, winning numerous trophies and leading the way among Leinster clubs with nearly double the achievements of our nearest rival. Several of our men’s and women’s touch rugby players have been selected for the Irish team that competed in the Touch World Cup. Our Under 20s have seen increased participation in Leinster academy levels, showcasing our commitment to developing young talent. Internationally, the club has a proud history of contributing to Ireland’s rugby success, with two notable former mini rugby players, Andrew Porter and Ryan Baird, currently representing Ireland.
Old Wesley RFC Club President, Alan Browning, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Forvis Mazars as our new sponsor. Their generous support will significantly bolster our club’s rugby development ambitions and our mission to nurture the next generation of rugby talent in all its forms. This partnership enables us to make substantial investments in our coaches, teams and facilities, fostering the growth and development of our players at all levels. Additionally, it will help us combat the decline in team sports participation at youth levels by ensuring that all our players and coaches enjoy their experience, improve their skills, stay active, and build friendships.”
About Forvis Mazars:
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network established on 1 June 2024. It brings together the previously known Mazars international partnership and FORVIS, a top-ranked firm in the United States. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, they leverage their global expertise and scale to deliver cutting-edge services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance and financial outsourcing.
With over 850 staff across offices in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 40,000 professionals to assist major international corporates, SMEs, financial institutions and public bodies achieve in achieving their strategic and business goals.