A nationwide roadshow was launched today as Japan celebrates two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2019.

The Ireland team bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is confident that its commitment to deliver a 'tournament like no other' will capture the hearts and minds of World Rugby voters, while delivering the largest, most secure, commercial programme ever offered to World Rugby for the privilege of hosting rugby's biggest prize - the Rugby World Cup.

Two last-minute tries prevented Ireland from challenging for top honours at the Rugby Europe Under-18 Women's Sevens Championship In Vichy yesterday, but coach Lucy Mulhall predicts a bright future ahead for her young and talented squad.

The Ireland 2023 Rugby World Cup Bid Presentation delegation, which will present Ireland's case to World Rugby in London on Monday, September 25, will be spearheaded by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD.