Is this the year that Ireland can break the glass ceiling and get beyond a World Cup quarter-final? Do we dare to dream of what then? We may have suffered more than our fair share of World Cup mishaps, and being on the wrong end of a hugely lopsided draw won’t help, but Andy Farrell’s team travel to France as the world’s number one ranked side, Grand Slam champions and on the back of an historic series win in New Zealand. If not now, when?
History beckons at this World Cup, and as the excitement builds The Irish Times will host an exclusive reader event on the eve the tournament. Book your place to join Malachy Clerkin as he gets the very best in news, views and the behind the scenes insights from rugby legends Gordon D’Arcy and Fiona Coghlan and Irish Times rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley.
Our panel will explain how Farrell should plot his course through a pool containing Scotland and South Africa before a likely quarter-final meeting with hosts France or three-time champions New Zealand and share their experiences of World Cups from inside and outside the white lines.
Food on the evening will be provided by WOWBURGER and all guests will receive two complimentary drinks. Reserve your place now and join us for an unforgettable panel discussion this August.