Theresa May backs Ireland's bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup

May has written to the Rugby World Cup organisation, affirming the UK's support for the tournament to be hosted in Ireland.

Mon, 25 Sep, 2017 - 14:46

Prime Minister Theresa May has backed Ireland's bid to host the World Cup in 2023.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar revealed that Mrs May has written to the Rugby World Cup organisation, affirming the UK's support for the tournament to be hosted in Ireland.

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