Ireland to host England at Aviva in World Cup warm-up Ireland will host England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin next summer as preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 19 Oct 22
Dubai to host Rugby World Cup qualification tournament The qualification tournament for the final place at next year's men's Rugby World Cup in France will be held at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai … Rugby • 25 Jul 22
World Rugby upholds Spain disqualification from RWC Spain's appeal against their disqualification from next year's Rugby World Cup in France for fielding an ineligible player during the 2021-22 Rugby Europe Championship has … Rugby • 27 Jun 22
Ireland to face Spain in 2023 World Cup opener Andy Farrell's Ireland will face Spain at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the side ranked 15th in the world qualified for just the second … Rugby • 13 Mar 22
Georgia secure place at France 2023 after Russia's ban Georgia have qualified for the 2023 World Cup as a result of World Rugby's decision to suspend Russia and Belarus from all cross-border competition. Rugby • 10 Mar 22
RWC 2023 extended as player welfare outcomes improve The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France has been extended by one week to allow all teams at least five days preparation before pool matches. Rugby • 22 Feb 21
South Africa 'a great challenge for us' - Andy Farrell Andy Farrell says he is relishing the challenge of facing reigning Rugby World Cup champions South Africa in the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby … Rugby • 14 Dec 20
Talking Sport: Being a sporting host doesn't add up Following the death of Ireland's 2023 Rugby World Cup dream, Mikey Stafford asks if hosting a major sporting event is ever truly worthwhile. Rugby • 17 Nov 17
Browne thanks England after snub from Scotland & Wales IRFU chief executive Philip Browne said that Scotland and Wales not voting for Ireland's 2023 World Cup bid was a "huge disappointment". Rugby • 16 Nov 17
Browne: Our race is run - today belongs to France IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has congratulated France on beating South Africa and Ireland to win hosting rights for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 15 Nov 17
'A humiliation? I don't think so' World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont denied being humiliated after the global game voted against the recommendation and France was named host of the 2023 Rugby … Rugby • 15 Nov 17
Rugby World Cup: Hope not gone, but SA in driving seat Ireland and France are hoping their late behind-the-scenes lobbying will have done enough for one of them to overhaul South Africa when the decision on … Rugby • 15 Nov 17
South Africa recommended for 2023 RWC South Africa are now clear favourites to be awarded the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the findings of the technical review group published this morning … Rugby • 31 Oct 17
'I'm not just confident, I'm more than confident' President Michael D Higgins said on Wednesday that he was confident Ireland would have Australian support for their bid to host the Rugby World Cup … Rugby • 18 Oct 17
French officials optimistic on 2023 Rugby World Cup bid Former France rugby coach Bernard Laporte believes successful Paris Olympic bid can act as a springboard to help the country's bid to host the 2023 … Rugby • 02 Aug 17
Browne: Public won't be left to pay for 2023 world cup IRFU chief Philip Browne insists that the Irish public won't be left saddled with a huge bill if the 2023 Rugby World Cup is awarded … Rugby • 01 Jun 17
South Africa gets approval for 2023 Rugby World Cup bid South Africa have reentered the race with France and Ireland to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after a move by the South African government … Rugby • 09 May 17
RWC 2023: Thurles omission proves contentious Dick Spring has cited inadequate transport links as the reason Semple Stadium failed to feature on a list of 12 potential venues for Ireland's Rugby … Rugby • 17 Nov 16
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 … Rugby • 15 Nov 16
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
Casement Park planning permission ruled unlawful Northern Ireland's Environment Minister acted unlawfully in approving the redevelopment of Casement Park, a High Court judge in Belfast has ruled. GAA • 15 Dec 14
Ireland confirms bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup The IRFU has formally announced its intention to submit an all-Ireland bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 06 Dec 14
Browne: No reason Ireland can't host RWC Irish rugby boss Philip Browne can find "no reason on earth" why Ireland could not host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 19 Nov 13
GAA Central Council explore possible RWC bid The GAA’s central council will ask the 2013 Congress if it is willing to allow six GAA stadiums to be used for a Rugby World … Football • 18 Aug 12
