Awful news coming out of France after a great opening weekend to the tournament with some great games taking place all over France.
According to The Independent.ie and local media a 37-year-old woman was attacked overnight with police now seeking three men.
The incident is alleged to have happened last night in Bordeaux, where Ireland defeated Romania on Saturday in thier opening Rugby World Cup match.
Le Parisien reported that “three individuals seized her and took her to Rue du Puits Descazaux” which is not far away. She was allegedly raped.
Afterwards the distressed woman was “found in the street by a group of Welsh supporters”, who were also in the town to watch their opening game against Fiji.
She was taken to hospital in Bordeaux and has been referred to a victim support association.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Members of An Garda SĂochána currently deployed in France for the duration of the Rugby World Cup tournament to assist Irish people visiting France are liaising with local authorities in relation to an alleged incident.
“The investigation is a matter for French police. An Garda SĂochána has no further comment at this time.”