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Fijians all but end Ireland’s World Cup dream after bruising encounter

Ireland 14 Fiji 32

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Fiji batter Ireland in World Cup opener

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Ireland's squad named for Rugby League World Cup

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Brave Ireland set sights on 2013 as Fiji shatter dream

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Kelly happy with Irish World Cup efforts

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Ireland's run comes to an end

Irish win inspired by ‘the greatest’

IRELAND drew inspiration for their stunning 34-16 World Cup victory over Samoa from Muhammad Ali.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2008

Ireland reach knockout stages of Rugby League World Cup

Ireland 34 Samoa 16

Wed, 05 Nov, 2008

Finnigan: Ireland will rise again

SIMON FINNIGAN insists Ireland will overcome the “devastation” of their two-point defeat by Tonga to make another important contribution to the 2008 World Cup.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2008

Ireland chief Kelly banking on Samoan favour

Ireland 20 Tonga 22

Tue, 28 Oct, 2008

Brave Ireland go down fighting

Ireland 20 Tonga 22

Mon, 27 Oct, 2008

Ireland determined to make mark in Rugby League World Cup

Ireland will be out to prove the doubters wrong when they meet Tonga in their opening Rugby League World Cup Pool Three clash at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday night.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2008

Coach salutes clinical Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Kelly paid tribute to his side’s professionalism as they overcame Russia 58-18 in Carlow to take another step on the road to the 2008 World Cup.

Sun, 21 Oct, 2007

Sullivan falls victim to new scrutiny

The Tri-Nations “Grannygate” affair has encouraged Ireland to be more diligent in scrutinising player eligibility.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2006