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
Will you watch it? RTE has announced that they will be airing a documentary about the Belfast rape trial this week. The documentary is entitled Acquitted: The Rugby Rape Trial. It has been said that the documentary will focus on the 9 week trial of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, as well as their friends […]
8 years ago
The news was announced on Friday.
8 years ago
Paddy Jackson has applied for his legal costs to be awarded to him following the Belfast rape trial. The rugby player is said to have incurred costs of more than £100,000 during the trial which lasted nine and a half weeks. Jackson was found not guilty of rape during the trial in March. RTE reports […]
8 years ago