Betway adds Peter Stringer to ambassador portfolio

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway, has announced that former Irish rugby union star Peter Stringer is joining their portfolio of ambassadors. The deal will see the ex-scrum half provide insight to rugby fans ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France starting 8 September. The former Munster player will pen regular blog posts that will be hosted on the brand’s editorial hub, the Betway Insider.

A legend of Irish rugby, Stringer played in two World Cups and made 98 appearances for his country in a decorated international career. Known as the master of the ‘tap tackle’, he won a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2009, three Triple Crowns and two Heineken Cups with Munster. Stringer retired from professional rugby in 2018.

Stringer joins the Super Group-owned brand’s impressive roster of sports ambassadors, which includes the likes of Ireland football legend Robbie Keane and former England Cricket player, Kevin Pietersen.

Commenting on his new role, Peter Stringer, said:
“I’m delighted to be joining one of the world’s biggest betting brands as an official ambassador. I look forward to helping rugby fans garner valuable insights with my thoughts on the game’s biggest tournaments, starting with the biggest of all, the World Cup.”

Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway, said:
“I am thrilled to welcome Peter Stringer as our new Irish rugby ambassador. Peter adds fantastic value to our rugby offering and is well known with fans all over the world. I’m sure his opinion and thorough understanding of the international game is going to be hugely valuable to readers of his regular column.”