"It Couldn't Have Gone Any Better" - Philip Browne On Ireland 2023
IRFU CEO Philip Browne says a visit to Dublin by World Rugby's technical review group could not have gone better.
They were assessing Ireland’s ability to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, visits were made to potential venues Croke Park and Lansdowne Road.
During the course of the intensive two day visit the group was briefed by, senior members of the Irish Civil Service, An Gárda Siochána, The Police Service of Northern Ireland, Tourism Ireland, The IRFU, The GAA and members of the Ireland RWC 2023 Bid Oversight Board.
Ireland’s bid is built around delivering commercial success, government support, iconic stadiums, ticket sales, security and tourism infrastructure.
A stirring video was shown to the group consisting of Linda Hoey, Robert Brophy and Brett Gosper.
Philip Browne doesn't believe the looming Brexit will impact Ireland’s ability to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The UK’s decision to leave the EU is likely to lead to the re-introduction of a hard border between the north and south of Ireland.
The IRFU CEO addressed the issue with the technical review group from World Rugby, he also spoke of the success of the visit: