Celtic nations welcome French success

Ireland, Wales and Scotland today welcomed the decision to award France host nation status for Rugby World Cup 2007.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003 - 09:20

Ireland, Wales and Scotland today welcomed the decision to award France host nation status for Rugby World Cup 2007.

The three countries backed the French bid, which saw rivals England suffer a crushing 18-3 defeat in yesterday’s International Rugby Board Council vote.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

How many cards has Andy Farrell left to play as Ireland head coach?

Craig Casey dejected after the match 5/2/2026

Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

France v Ireland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

Significant Ireland changes likely for Six Nations clash with Italy

Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Ireland Place: Wales Place: Scotland Place: Millennium Stadium Place: Cardiff Arms Park Place: Paris Place: Saint-Denis Place: Saint-Etienne Place: Toulouse Place: Nantes Place: Montpellier Place: Marseilles Place: Lyons Place: Lens Place: Bordeaux Place: Stade de France Place: Dublin Place: French Person: David Moffett Person: Bill Watson Person: Bill Nolan Person: Watson Person: Graeme Cattermole Event: Rugby World Cup 2007 Event: World Cup 2007 Event: 1999 Rugby World Cup Event: RBS Event: Grand Slam Event: Rugby World Nations Cup Event: World Cup Organisation: France Organisation: England Organisation: International Rugby Board Council Organisation: Welsh Rugby Union Organisation: French Rugby Federation Organisation: WRU Organisation: SRU Organisation: FFR Organisation: IRB Organisation: Rugby Football Union Organisation: RFU Organisation: IRB Council

<p>Head Coach Andy Farrell. Pic: INPHO/Nick Elliott</p>

Experienced Ireland players need to 'show the way' against Italy, says Farrell

READ NOW

Celtic nations welcome French success

Experienced Ireland players need to 'show the way' against Italy, says Farrell

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Celtic nations welcome French success

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Experienced Ireland players need to 'show the way' against Italy, says Farrell

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Most Read