Article: Landmark decision opens Croke Park to All Blacks.(SPORT)

Byline: SEAN RYAN

THE All Blacks, currently ranked Number One in world rugby, will play in Croke Park in November 2008, following a decision of the GAA's Central Council at its meeting yesterday.

The Central Council announced that it had "provisionally approved an application from the FAI and IRFU respectively to play two friendly/ranking games each in Croke Park in 2008. The Central Council's decision is contingent on agreement being reached with the respective governing bodies on terms and dates."

Prior to this decision, only competitive games were covered by the historic decision of Congress to allow rugby and soccer games in Croke Park. ...

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