Michael Cusack one of the founders of the Gaelic Athletic Association had been known as a rugby player in Ireland, and was involved with the game at Blackrock College and Clongowes Wood College.
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The Rugby World Cup itself is of much more recent origin, dating back to 1987, when invitations were sent out to various national sides.
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