1 January 2023; A general view inside the stadium before the United Rugby Championship between Leinster and Connacht at RDS Arena in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/SportsfileSUPER League’s plan to dominate Dublin has taken a big step further.
For SunSport understands Wigan and Warrington have held positive meetings in the Irish capital to finalise a fixture.
Wigan and Warrington – who played in Las Vegas last year – look set to face each other in Dublin next year after positive meetings were held.Credit: SWPIX.COM
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Now it is believed their respective chief executives, former players Kris Radlinski and Karl Fitzpatrick, have been in Dublin to rubber stamp plans.
And it is thought to have the support of Ireland RU coach, Wigan legend Andy Farrell.
RDS Arena, the home of Leinster RU, is almost certain to host the 2027 clash.
Now after bosses of the three clubs met on Thursday, all that is thought to be needed is a date for the game.
Leinster’s fixture list next year will decide when in the Super League calendar the clash will be.
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