Pennies from heaven: The Rugby World Cup

Why Ireland’s progress in Rugby World Cup benefits everyone’s bottom line

Ciarán Medlar

With news that some hotel room prices in Cardiff have risen to more than €1,600 per night this weekend, that is, roughly 1000% higher than the price for a standard double room in the Welsh capital, the financial implications of hosting a Rugby World Cup will not be lost on the many thousands of Irish people making their way to the city’s Millennium Stadium this weekend. If Ireland makes history by beating Argentina ...