Joint World Cup bid

Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup would be much more suited to a joint bid with either Scotland or Wales, rather than expecting the GAA to make their grounds available.

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012 - 01:00

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The GAA needs to focus on their own games and not promote other codes.

Ireland has three stadiums and Scotland or Wales could provide the extra venues to host the tournament.

Martin Crowley

Baile Na Marta

Co Chorcai

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Courts Columnists Place: Scotland Place: Wales Place: Baile Na Marta Person: Martin Crowley Event: Joint World Cup Event: 2023 Rugby World Cup Organisation: Ireland Organisation: GAA

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