Ireland’s World Cup Pool C clash with Russia at Rotorua International Stadium in the Bay of Plenty this Sunday is set to a be a 26,000 sell-out following the thrilling 15-6 victory over Australia in Auckland last Saturday.

AS many as 5,000 fans will travel from Ireland to New Zealand for this year’s Rugby World Cup, which gets under way on Friday.

UNFAILINGLY first to any party, Irish fans haven’t failed to live up to their billing when it comes to the Rugby World Cup. In the long line for tickets for the greatest show in Test rugby, it seems we’re well ahead of the rest.