There are fresh hopes this evening that the Rugby World Cup could be on its way to Ireland.
93 per cent of delegates at the GAA Congress in Derry have voted to allow Croke Park and other gaelic grounds be used as part of any bid to stage the tournament in Ireland.
The IRFU has been exploring the possibility of hosting either the 2023 or 2027 World Cup.
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Junior Sports Minister Michael Ring said the Government will now meet them to discuss the viability of a potential bid.
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