Seanad has passed the Rugby World Cup bill, without a vote, so Ireland can continue with the dream of hosting the 2023 event. The Ireland Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is now clear to lodge the bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to reports.
There were concerns that the bill could fall through after emergency legislation was employed to enable the government underwrite the tournament costs of €200 million. This is aside the reported tournament fee of €138 million. Continue Reading “IRELAND TO CONTINUE WITH 2023 WORLD CUP BID”