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The Irish bid is still alive, according to the bid team

Taoiseach and Irish bid team defiant race is not over

The Ireland 2023 bid team have reiterated their belief they are still competing to host the Rugby World Cup and have said the technical report that put the Irish proposal in last place has been met an initial response of "surprise".

Rugby • 03 Nov 17

Leo Varadkar at the IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in November 2013

Timeline to Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 bid

Ireland promised to deliver a "tournament like no other" as they presented their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup to the World Rugby Council in London. Here we trace the history of Ireland's campaign.

Rugby • 25 Sep 17

(L-R) Philip Browne, CEO of the IRFU, Brian O'Driscoll, Bid Ambassador and Dick Spring, Chairman of Ireland's RWC 2023 Bid Oversight Board

Ireland's World Cup bid set to reach its climax

Ireland's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup finally reaches its climax on Thursday, with Brian O'Driscoll leading over 100 children towards World Rugby's HQ to deliver the country's submission.

Rugby • 30 May 17

Philip Browne, Brian O'Driscoll and Dick Spring at today's RWC 2023 bid unveiling

Casement included in IRFU Rugby World Cup 2023 bid

Casement Park has been included as one of the 12 venues for Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 bid, with IRFU chairman Philip Browne telling RTÉ that the Irish proposal is a truly unique one.

Rugby • 15 Nov 16

The IRFU's 2023 World Cup bid will be unveiled on Tuesday

IRFU to unveil World Cup 2023 bid on Tuesday

Hollywood star Liam Neeson will help the IRFU ratchet up their all-out charm offensive bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 in Dublin on Tuesday.

Rugby • 14 Nov 16

Dick Spring, seen here with former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, is the chairman of Ireland's RWC 2023 bid

Dick Spring: 40% of RWC 2023 vote already secure

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid chairman Dick Spring feels 40% of the vote in the bidding process has already been secured.

Rugby • 19 May 15