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Ireland bid team confident ‘Tournament Like No Other’ can secure Rugby World Cup 2023

September 19, 2017

The Ireland team bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is confident that its commitment to deliver a “tournament like no other” will capture the hearts and minds of World Rugby voters.

The IRFU is set to deliver its bid presentation to the World Rugby Council next week and believe it will provide World Rugby with an unsurpassable opportunity to bring the Rugby World Cup to another new host.

Kevin Potts, IRFU COO and Bid Director, said: “This bid represents the hopes and aspirations of the entire island and is focused very firmly on the future.

“It presents World Rugby with a compelling proposition that combines all the advantages of a traditional Rugby market with the many opportunities of a new one.

“A key part of our vision is to support the growth of rugby worldwide – by using the Rugby World Cup in Ireland to connect with the wonderful support of the Irish diaspora worldwide, particularly some 40 million in North America alone.

“Through the diaspora and Ireland’s existing, proven platforms with them, this tournament will set new records for travelling fans and connect with new audiences for the game internationally.”

Philip Browne, IRFU Chief Executive, added: “Ireland’s commitment is underlined by the fact that Rugby World Cup 2023, from the turn of the decade, will be our sole focus in terms of a major international sporting event, ensuring no distractions for key host authorities and no competition for the attention of Irish sports fans and sponsors.

“Ireland is truly ready for the world – ready to host the world and ready to promote rugby throughout the world. This did has the total support of the Irish Governments. We can guarantee that Ireland has the capacity to deliver a wonderful Rugby World Cup in 2023 which will have the backing of people throughout the island.”

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