Irish belief grows stronger

Ireland 40 Kazakhstan 5

Irish belief grows stronger
Mon, 11 Aug, 2014 - 01:00
Máire de Faoite

“Yes we can,” she says when asked if Ireland can go on and win the Rugby World Cup.

The reply came in the aftermath of Saturday’s 35-point win over Kazakhstan, which saw Philip Doyle’s side secure the nation’s first ever spot in a World Cup semi-final at this level.

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