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Rugby League World Cup: Dismal Ireland face early exit

 New Zealand 48 - 10 Ireland  Ireland were thrashed 48-10 to leave them facing a group-stage exit from the World Cup. Hell of a battle @NZRL_Kiwis 🤝 #IrelandRL • #RLWC2021 pic.twitter.com/Oi7BWZC9Dj — Rugby League Ireland (@Irelandrl) October 29, 2022 Ireland went ahead through Ed Chamberlain's penalty but are now relying on an unlikely favour from Jamaica against Lebanon on Sunday. New Zealand scored a total of 10 tries, with Jahrome Hughes, Jordan Rapana and Peta Hiku all going over twice. Louis Senior grabbed two opportunistic tries for Ireland, but they fell to defeat against a classy Kiwis side. Ronaldo Mulitalo, James Fisher-Harris, Kenny Bromwich and Joseph Manu were also on the scoresheet for New Zealand, who missed six conversions. Ireland's campaign started brightly with an expected victory over tournament debutants Jamaica, but an error-ridden and ill-disciplined defeat against Lebanon looks to have proved extremely costly. Highlights. Credit -  Rugby Leag

Cricket: Ireland beat West Indies and qualify

Ireland 150-1 (17.3 overs) beat West Indies 146-5 (20 overs) Another amazing moment for Irish cricket  They advanced in the T20 World Cup by dumping out two-time champions West Indies with a nine-wicket victory in Hobart. In a winner-take-all final match of the group stage, Ireland coasted a pursuit of 147 with 15 balls to spare.  Paul Stirling added a whirlwind 73 with captain Andy Balbirnie for the first wicket and ended on 66 not out. A superb bowling display restricted West Indies to 146-5, with leg-spinner Gareth Delany picking up 3-16. Ireland will take their place in the Super 12 stage alongside heavyweights like hosts Australia, England, India and Pakistan. Their exact destination in the next phase will be confirmed by the result of the game between Scotland and Zimbabwe. Highlights from Markhor on YouTube Comments from the online world One fan posted this on the BBC website: "Excellent win for Ireland, but not even qualifying for the final 12 must be rock bottom for the

Sport Icons: Part 1

It's time to go on a journey. Let's explore some of the best icons from the world of sport. Franz Beckenbauer is a German former professional footballer and manager.  Quick summary of his career During an illustrious career, he was nicknamed "The Emperor" because of his elegant style, dominance and leadership on the field, The first name "Franz" is reminiscent of the Austrian emperors. He is widely regarded to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was a versatile player who started as a midfielder, Beckenbauer made his name as a central defender. He is often credited with having invented the role of the modern sweeper. Very few players have had that level of impact on the sport.   Read more from our friends at European Super Football. Edward Paul Sheringham, known by most as Teddy Sheringham, is another football icon. Quick summary of his career He began his career at Millwall, where he scored 111 goals between 1983 and 1991. The for

Cricket: Scotland beat West Indies (reaction)

What a moment for Scotland!! The BBC reported : Scotland, ranked 15th in the world, started their Men's T20 World Cup campaign in brilliant fashion by shocking two-time winners West Indies. Chasing 161 to win, a mixture of woeful batting and disciplined bowling saw the Windies bowled out for 118, to lose by 42 runs in Group B. Scotland made 160-5, with opener George Munsey striking an unbeaten 66 from 53 balls. The Guardian's report started Scotland claimed one of the most impressive wins in their history, upsetting the odds at the T20 World Cup again as they beat West Indies by 42 runs at Hobart. George Munsey’s unbeaten 66 off 53 balls underpinned Scotland’s 160 for five after they lost the toss, with important cameos from Calum MacLeod (23 off 14) and Chris Greaves (16 not out off 11). The Windies raced to 53 for one, but Evin Lewis was out from the penultimate ball of the powerplay, the start of a dramatic collapse that saw the 2012 and 2016 winners lose seven wickets for 2