Ireland bounce back to force draw

IRELAND came from 10-0 down at half-time to force a draw with Lebanon at Tolka Park, Dublin, in their second qualifying match for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

The result, which followed victory for both teams over Russia, means they are locked on three points with the reverse fixtures to come in 2007.

The Irish needed a try three minutes into injury time from Salford centre Stuart Littler, who hauled himself over through the slightest of gaps near the posts, to salvage a valuable point.