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# Ireland 2023

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Ireland 2023 team vow to continue campaigning despite being ranked third in hosting suitability
‘Our team will compete to the final whistle,” says Dick Spring, chairman of the Ireland 2023 oversight committee.
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Oct 31st 2017, 3:12 PM
Blow for Ireland as report recommends South Africa for 2023 Rugby World Cup
The Springboks look set to be on home turf for a World Cup for the first time since 1995, but a vote on 15 November will determine the final outcome.
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Oct 31st 2017, 11:08 AM
A huge majority of Irish people are in favour of Ireland's bid for the Rugby World Cup
A new poll puts support at above 90%.
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Oct 1st 2017, 6:30 AM
Theresa May has backed Ireland's bid to host the Rugby World Cup
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met with the British Prime Minister in London today, following Ireland’s presentation to host the RWC 2023.
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Sep 25th 2017, 3:25 PM
Signed, sealed, delivered: Ireland's RWC 2023 bid brought to World Rugby with no shortage of fanfare
Bids from South Africa and France were also handed over. We don’t want them to win.
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Jun 1st 2017, 7:37 PM
'This place is special': Lam open to return to Ireland, maybe even at the 2023 World Cup
The Samoan thinks the 2023 tournament will definitely be here.
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Dec 8th 2016, 6:01 AM
All-Ireland final must move if Croke Park hosts opening match of 2023 RWC
Who’s up for a couple of August GAA deciders?
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Nov 16th 2016, 11:58 AM
IRFU hope to keep World Cup prices down with terraces and €15 tickets
IRFU chief Philip Browne wants to avoid temporary seating if Ireland win the right to host the 2023 tournament.
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Nov 15th 2016, 4:45 PM
World Rugby expects 'no obstacle' from South African government on RWC 2023 bid
The South African government had promised to ban the SARU from hosting the tournament, which Ireland are also vying for.
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Nov 10th 2016, 7:00 AM
IRFU confident of exceeding expected criteria for 2023 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby today announced seven key criteria it will use to select a host.
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May 25th 2016, 9:30 PM
Why Ireland can convert 2023 World Cup bid into a roaring success
Clever approach has put the tournament within reach for the IRFU.
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Jan 1st 2016, 10:00 PM
BOD on board as ambassador for Ireland's 2023 World Cup bid
Former Tánaiste and Ireland international Dick Spring will chair the board overseeing the bid.
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May 14th 2015, 12:56 PM
South Africa are now an official rival for Ireland in 2023 World Cup bid
The SARU are hoping persistence pays off as they enter the bidding for the fourth straight tournament.
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Mar 4th 2015, 4:16 PM
Here are the 12 venues Japan will use to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup
How would Ireland match up if the 2023 bid was successful?
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Mar 3rd 2015, 9:38 AM
Are Ireland more likely to win the Rugby World Cup in 2015 or host it in 2023?
We know where our money is going.
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Dec 4th 2014, 4:58 PM
IRFU set to unveil All-Ireland Rugby World Cup bid
The 2023 bid is set to be unveiled tomorrow morning.
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Dec 4th 2014, 3:15 PM