Clancy gets the whistle for World Cup opener

LIMERICK referee George Clancy will take charge of the opening game of this year’s Rugby World Cup.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2011 - 01:00
Colm O’Connor

The Bruff man makes his officiating debut in the competition for the clash of New Zealand and Tonga in Auckland on September 9.

Clancy last night said: “I am delighted. It is something I have been working towards for years and it makes all that effort worthwhile.

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