The Webb Ellis Cup touches down in Ireland

The first ever Rugby World Cup tour has come to Ireland, stopping off in Limerick, Cork and Dublin this November.

The Webb Ellis Cup arrived in Ireland directly after the Rugby World Cup tour launch in New Zealand and gives fans in Ireland the opportunity to get up close and personal with the trophy.

Joined by Rugby World Cup legends Anthony Foley, John Kelly, Marcus Horan, and Keith Gleeson, along with Irish Examiner rugby analyst Donal Lenihan.

Rugby fans will relive past Rugby World Cup stories and have a chance to look forward to next year’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Fans can have their picture taken with the cup, see Rugby World Cup memorabilia and meet Ireland’s foremost rugby legends.

The Rugby World Cup tour will stop off at Clohessys, Limerick, tomorrow, Rearden’s in Cork on Thursday, November 18, at 6.30pm and at D4 Hotels in Dublin on Saturday, November 20 at 2pm.

Rugby World Cup kicks off in September 2011 in New Zealand.