Croker poised to host soccer and rugby in 2007

The GAA tonight signalled that Irish soccer and rugby internationals could be played in Croke Park by 2007.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2005 - 19:38

The GAA tonight signalled that Irish soccer and rugby internationals could be played in Croke Park by 2007.

The 82,000 capacity stadium will be needed by both the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) when the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road begins.

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