Ireland already casting an eye towards Rugby World Cup 2023

You might be forgiven for thinking this is a bit of a down week, rugby wise, but you would be wrong, with a few significant events looming on the horizon.
Ireland already casting an eye towards Rugby World Cup 2023
Wed, 10 May, 2017 - 01:00
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Donal Lenihan

1. Champions Cup final

About six weeks ago, with the prospect of an All-Ireland Champions Cup final still on the cards, I checked the availability of flights from Cork to Edinburgh.

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