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.

Clancy gets the whistle for World Cup opener
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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