Ireland ready to sink Wales

THE week long Six Nations Under-18 rugby tournament, which gets underway in Cork tomorrow, is estimated to be worth in excess of €500,000 to the economy of the city.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2008 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Ireland kick-off the international competition (sponsored by the Bowen Group) against Wales in Musgrave Park tonight (7.30pm) — in a competition that also involves teams from England, Italy, France and Scotland.

The tournament, which offers free entry to games, was launched in the unlikely surroundings of Irish naval vessel LE Roisin at Customs House Quay, Cork, last night by IRFU President Der Healy and Diarmuid Kelly.

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