Brilliant Hughes puts Ireland to the sword and on brink of World Cup exit

Brave Wolfhounds see New Zealand run in 10 tries but winger Louis Senior adds to his tournament-leading haul

DIVING IN: New Zealand's Ronaldo Mulitalo scores their side's fifth try during the Rugby League World Cup group C match at Headingley Stadium, Leeds. Pic: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

New Zealand 48 Ireland 10

Half-back Jahrome Hughes showed his class on his World Cup debut by helping New Zealand to a 48-10 victory over Ireland at Headingley to clinch top spot in Group C.