The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, together with Jonathan Bell MLA, NI Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport today attended a meeting of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Oversight Board. The group reaffirmed the Governments’ commitment […]
The story fully emerged in March 2013 with an article called Campaign: Ireland can host Rugby World Cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (CLICK HERE for that story)…… followed in December 2014 with the official unveiling of the Irish bid @ The Royal School Armagh (CLICK HERE for that story) Its a massive opportunity for our country and everyone is […]
“Rugby World Cup, Ireland 2023 gets seal of approval? CEO of the New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2011, Martin Snedden, believes that his country provides a natural template for any Irish bid to host a Rugby World Cup. With a similar population and infrastructure, Snedden highlights the parallels between venues such as Rotorua, Dunedin and […]
World Rugby confirms Rugby World Cup 2023 hosting interest from four unions Four unions formally express interest to host RWC 2023 by 15 June deadline Record hosting interest highlights strength of Rugby World Cup RWC proving popular with unions and governments The Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection process continues to build momentum with tournament […]
Rugby World Cup 2023 attracts strong interest as host selection process gets underway Record hosting interest highlights strength of Rugby World Cup Five potential hosts in attendance as USA joins hosting race RWC proving popular with unions and governmentsPotential Rugby World Cup 2023 hosts gathered in London this week for two days of briefings and […]
Host selection process kicks off for Rugby World Cup 2023 The host selection process for Rugby World Cup 2023 has officially launched with interested Unions having until 15 June 2015 to officially express their interest in hosting rugby’s premier global event. With the Rugby World Cup brand going from strength to strength ahead of a […]
APPOINTMENTS TO IRELAND’S RWC 2023 BID BOARD ANNOUNCED For immediate release: Thursday 14 May 2015 Issue on behalf of Irish Rugby Football Union The Irish Rugby Football Union, the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive have announced today the appointment of a Chairman, Vice Chairman and a number of board members to the Oversight […]
World Rugby announces Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection timelines RWC 2023 host selected in May 2017 Hosting interest high prior to launch RWC an attractive proposition for unions and nations The Rugby World Cup 2023 host nation will be announced in May 2017 following announcement by World Rugby of the host selection process and […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union, today, formally announced its intention to submit a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Ireland. The announcement was made in conjunction with the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, both of whom pledged their support for the tournament bid. Speaking at the event, which took place […]