Ireland through to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup ... thanks to Italy

Ireland have joined England, Wales and Scotland in the 2021 World Cup without playing a game.

Ireland through to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup ... thanks to Italy

Ireland have joined England, Wales and Scotland in the 2021 World Cup without playing a game.

The Irish moved a step closer to qualifying by beating Spain 42-8 in Valencia a week ago and became the 13th nation to secure their spot when Italy beat the Spaniards 34-4 in Lignano on Saturday .

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