Irish based in Parramatta during competition

Parramatta is set to go green for the Rugby League World Cup with Parramatta City Lord Mayor Paul Barber today meeting Irish Rugby League, chairman, Niall Cantrell to discuss plans for a Gaelic home base in the city. Ireland will play both its pool matches at Parramatta Stadium, the first against Tonga on Monday October 27 and then against Samoa on November 5. Cr Barber said council and the city would help the Irish team settle into their new home for the duration of the month-long competition.