OLBC RFC has emerged victorious following the Connacht final of the 2025 Bank of Ireland ‘Never Stop Competing’ challenge held at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday 15th February.
Represented by Liam Tierney, Chris Lane and Lorcan Foley overcame their opponents from Corinthians RFC during the ‘Never Stop Competing’ challenge at half-time in the Connacht Rugby vs Cardiff Rugby match to claim the €10,000 prize for their club.
Bank of Ireland’s ‘Never Stop Competing’ challenge was open to rugby clubs from across Connacht, with teams testing their skills under a high-ball in a series of challenges, culminating in the final which saw OLBC RFC claim the honours. Brian Carey, head of business banking Galway City was on hand to present the winning team with their prize.
The ‘Never Stop Competing’ challenge, which takes place across all four provinces in 2025, is the latest Bank of Ireland initiative supporting local rugby clubs as sponsors of Connacht Rugby.
Bank of Ireland’s sponsorship of Connacht Rugby dates back to 2018, with a new deal recently announced stretching out to 2028 marking 10 years of commitment to the game across all levels in Connacht.
David Moore, Head of Sponsorship & CSR, Bank of Ireland said: “We were delighted to see the large participation from clubs across Connacht in the Never Stop Competing challenge and congratulate OLBC RFC’s Liam, Chris and Lorcan on claiming the top prize of €10,000 for their club. Bank of Ireland’s sponsorship of Connacht Rugby aims to support the growth and development of the game from local schools and clubs all the way up to the men’s and women’s provincial sides so that every rugby player in Connacht has the opportunity to #neverstopcompeting.”
