'They wouldn't negotiate a piss up in a brewery': Angry exchange as rugby World Cup bid slammed

Update: The organisers of Ireland's failed Rugby World Cup bid “couldn't organise a piss up in the brewery” the Seanad has heard, writes Irish Examiner political editor, Daniel McConnell.

'They wouldn't negotiate a piss up in a brewery': Angry exchange as rugby World Cup bid slammed

Update: The organisers of Ireland's failed Rugby World Cup bid “couldn't organise a piss up in the brewery” the Seanad has heard, writes Irish Examiner political editor, Daniel McConnell.

Fianna Fail Senator Terry Leyden launched a blistering attack on those behind Ireland's bid describing it as “amateur” and a “disgrace”.

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