Irish argue World Cup bid can help crack America

IRELANDbelieve they can help rugby crack the United States by hosting World Cup 2023.
Irish rugby chiefs will present their World Cup bid to the voting unions in London on Monday, September 25, with France and South Africa the other contenders.
Rugby World Cup will issue recommendations to the 39 voting bodies on October 31, before the final host decision is revealed on November 15.
European club leagues are already eyeing the potential for US franchises, while America almost launched a bid for the 2023 World Cup.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) insist staging the 2023 tournament woul...

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