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Ireland Women still calling on newcomers to rugby with a World Cup in view

Fancy playing in a World Cup? Have you tried playing rugby?

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May 15th 2015, 8:40 AM

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Ireland will host the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2017

The IRFU revealed their bid for the international tournament to be successful in Dublin this afternoon.

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May 13th 2015, 3:04 PM