Michael Cheika dents Ireland's Rugby League World Cup hopes

SQUEEZED IN: Ireland’s James Hasson (centre) is tackled by Lebanon’s James Roumano, Andrew Kazzi , and Charbel Tasipale in the Rugby League World Cup match in Leigh. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Ireland's chances of progressing to the World Cup knockout stages were dealt a huge blow as they fell to a 32-14 Group C defeat against Lebanon at Leigh Sports Village.

NRL star Mitchell Moses inspired the Cedars to a convincing win which leaves the two sides locked together on two points in the table.