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Ireland up against ‘two masters of the universe’ in 2023 RWC bid, says World Rugby chief executive
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World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has hinted that Ireland’s timing hasn’t been right as the country finds itself ranked behind “two masters of the universe in terms of putting on major world events” in the race to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2017

IRFU CEO Philip Browne leads Rugby World Cup 2023 counter-attack
IRFU CEO Philip Browne leads Rugby World Cup 2023 counter-attack

The IRFU has doubled down on its doubts over South Africa’s suitability to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with the union continuing to push for answers on aspects of the technical review which last week recommended the Rainbow Nation.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2017

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Allister Coetzee set to take the reins at Springboks

A new Springboks coach will be named this morning with Allister Coetzee expected to be tasked with making the team a formidable force again while radically altering its racial composition.

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