World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont says Ireland did an exceptional job at hosting the 2017 Women’s World Cup.
The sport’s global chief has described the tournament a as ‘ground breaking’ event which has ‘raised the bar.’
It is hoped it will help the Irish bid for the Men’s World Cup in 2023.
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The inquest into the host nation’s poor performance continues though.
Defeats to France, Australia and Wales saw Ireland finish 8th in the 12 team tournament.