Irish rugby boss: 'no reason on earth' Ireland can't host RWC

Irish rugby boss Philip Browne can find “no reason on earth” why Ireland could not host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Irish rugby boss: 'no reason on earth' Ireland can't host RWC
Tue, 19 Nov, 2013 - 16:15

Irish rugby boss Philip Browne can find “no reason on earth” why Ireland could not host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Chief executive Browne is confident the Irish Rugby Football Union can follow New Zealand’s lead, after the successful 2011 tournament staged there.

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