Ready for the Rugby World Cup

Ireland’s triumph in Chicago, and the team’s engagement with a US audience could see the country’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup over the line

Jaimie Heaslip played a pivotal role in Ireland's win against the All Blacks last weekend

As a nation, we love our sport. It’s a grá that quickens the heart regardless of the shape of the ball, the size of the pitch or even whether it involves a ball or a pitch. So long as we think that it will be good and we have a chance of doing well in it, sign us up.

That’s what Irish rugby is hoping to do in bidding to bring the Rugby ...