Limerick aims to host rugby league World Cup games

LIMERICK is planning to cash in on its sporting pedigree to attract a number of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup games when the competition is hosted by England and Wales.

Limerick aims to host rugby league World Cup games
Wed, 13 Jul, 2011 - 01:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

Shannon Development and Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau have teamed up with Rugby League Ireland and Thomond Park to make the bid to host the matches.

The official “Back the Bid — Limerick 2013” campaign was launched in Thomond Park yesterday.

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