Casement Park issues could affect Rugby World Cup bid

Doubt has been cast over the future of a multimillion-pound revamp of a stadium capable of hosting 2023 Rugby World Cup matches in Northern Ireland.

Casement Park issues could affect Rugby World Cup bid
Mon, 15 Dec, 2014 - 15:53

Doubt has been cast over the future of a multimillion-pound revamp of a stadium capable of hosting 2023 Rugby World Cup matches in Northern Ireland.

A High Court judge has ruled that the decision to grant planning permission for a 38,000-seat sports facility in the heart of west Belfast was unlawful.

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