Ireland’s 2023 Rugby World Cup bid has been handed a huge boost

Ireland's chances of hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup have gotten slightly better.

USA Rugby decided to withdraw from bidding for the right to host the tournament, which means that it now a battle between four countries. World Rugby confirmed the US’ decision to not bid for the competition this afternoon, despite having previously expressed interest in doing so. This leaves Ireland, South Africa, Italy and France as the only countries to have confirmed a desire to host it. Hat-tip to the Irish Independent