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Danny Russell An unwanted treble
Scotland captain Danny Russell tells BBC Sport Online of his devestation at the three defeats which led to their World Cup exit.
David Maiden of Scotland is held up by Jerry Seuseu of Samoa Scotland crash out of World Cup
The Scottish Rugby League team has been knocked out of the World Cup after losing 20-12 to Samoa.
Tommy Martyn Race against time for Irish duo
Stand-off Tommy Martyn and centre Michael Eagar face a race to be fit for Ireland's quarter-final clash with England.
McDermott thrilled to make quarters
Ireland's Barrie McDermott gives BBC Sport Online his exclusive views on Ireland's progress to the World Cup quarter-finals.
Irish march towards England meeting
Ireland beat the Maori 30-16 to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with England at Headingley.
The Irish revolution
Rugby league is on a mission to win the hearts and minds of the Irish people and BBC Sport Online's John Mathews visits Dublin to meet the converts.
Proud to be a Maori
BBC Sport Online's John Mathews meets Maori team skipper Tawera Nikau and asks him why he quit New Zealand to play for his people.
There's a first time for everything
Rugby league novice Cheryl Chapman did just what the World Cup organisers wanted - saw her first ever match and she gives BBC Sport Online her verdict.
All change for Samoans
Samoan coach Darrell Williams makes five changes to his line-up for the match with Scotland on Sunday.
O'Connor rejects mercenaries jibe
Ireland Rugby League captain Terry O'Connor claims that singing the Irish national anthem sends a shiver down his back.
Ireland too strong for Scotland
Ireland take a giant stride towards the World Cup quarter-finals as they win the battle of Celts against Scotland in Dublin.
Samoans keep hopes alive
Samoa beat New Zealand Maori 21-16 in Group Four with a late surge to boost their bid to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
McDermott eyes England clash
Ireland prop Barrie McDermott gives BBC Sport Online his exclusive verdict on the Irish victory over Scotland in their second Lincoln World Cup clash.
Scots can still qualify
Scotland captain Danny Russell tells BBC Sport Online that his team can still make it to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Wood gees up Irish
Ireland go into their crunch Lincoln World Cup clash with Scotland in Dublin buoyed by a pep talk from Irish rugby union skipper Keith Wood.
Herron believes victory is vital
Ireland winger Ian Herron knows victory over Scotland should mean avoiding Australia in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.
Irish and Scots shuffle packs
Ireland coach Steve O'Neill and his Scotland counterpart Shaun McRae announce two changes to the teams for the World Cup clash in Dublin.
Time for positive thinking
Scotland captain Danny Russell tells BBC Sport Online that he is still confident of World Cup success despite opening with a defeat.
McRae: We deserved a draw
Scotland coach Shaun McRae says his side were unlucky to lose to New Zealand Maori in group four of the Lincoln World Cup.
Carney promotes Irish talent
Ireland can supply Super League stars of the future says World Cup player Brian Carney.
Ireland have it all to do
Ryan Sheridan warns there is plenty of work ahead for Ireland, despite their 30-16 World Cup win over Samoa in Belfast.
Maori edge out unlucky Scots
An even match ends in a narrow victory for New Zealand Maori despite a dogged Scotland performance.
Ireland claim historic first win
14 points from Steve Prescott take Ireland past a gutsy Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup Group Four game in Belfast.
Gilmour joins Wigan exodus
Scotland star Lee Gilmour joins the Bradford Bulls, becoming the sixth member of Wigan's Super League final team to leave the club.
McDermott hails Irish opener
Ireland prop Barrie McDermott gives BBC Sport Online his exclusive verdict on the Irish victory over Samoa in the Lincoln World Cup opener.
We're Scots and we're proud
Scotland captain Danny Russell looks ahead to the World Cup in his exlcusive column for BBC Sport Online and says they will play with honour.
Scottish coach blasts overseas jaunts
Shaun McRae takes a swipe at England and Wales as his squad assembles for the first time.
McDermott goes green
Ireland front-row forward Barrie McDermott speaks to BBC Sport Online about his side's chances in the forthcoming World Cup.
Scotland's foreign legion
Scotland insist they won't be bit part players at the World Cup, but can this team of foreigners match with the big guns?
Poching plans smash and grab raid
Samoan captain Willie Poching tells BBC Sport Online his side will aim to break Irish and Scottish hearts in the Lincoln World Cup.
Irish aim to follow football success
Irish coach Andy Kelly tells BBC Sport's Dave Woods that his side boast players of top quality.
Results
Sun Nov 05 : Group Four
Scotland  (2) 12 - 20 (14)  Samoa  
Tries:
Rhodes
Vowles
  Tries:
Solomona
Leauma
Leauma
Milford

Goals:
Crowther
Crowther
 
Goals:
Laloata
Laloata
Ref: David Pakieto
 Match Report
at Tynecastle, Edinburgh
Sat Nov 04 : Group Four
Ireland  (12) 30 - 16 (0)  New Zealand Maoris  
Tries:
Withers
Barnhill
Forster
Sheridan
Carney
  Tries:
Koopu
Rangi
Nelson

Goals:
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
 
Goals:
Ngamu
Perenara
Ref: Bill Harrigan
 Match Report
at Tolka Park, Dublin
Wed Nov 01 : Group Four
Ireland  (10) 18 - 6 (6)  Scotland  
Tries:
Sheridan
Withers
  Tries:
Arnold

Goals:
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
 
Goals:
Crowther
 Match Report
at Tolka Park, Dublin
: Group Four
Samoa  (0) 21 - 16 (4)  New Zealand Maoris  
Tries:
Faafili
Swann
Faafili
Milford
  Tries:
Mathews
Rauhihi
Nelson

Goals:
Poching
Poching
 
Goals:
Goodwin
Goodwin

Drop Goals:
Swann
 
Ref: Bill Harrigan
 Match Report
at Derwent Park, Workington
Sun Oct 29 : Group Four
Scotland  (6) 16 - 17 (4)  New Zealand Maoris  
Tries:
Bell
Maiden
Penny
  Tries:
Kidwell
Toopi
Toopi

Goals:
Crowther
Mackay
 
Goals:
Ngamu
Ngamu
 
Drop Goals:
Ngamu
Ref: Stuart Cummings
 Match Report
Sat Oct 28 : Group Four
Ireland  (12) 30 - 16 (10)  Samoa  
Tries:
Joynt
Prescott
Carney
Eagar
Ricketson
  Tries:
Leauma
Betham
Milford

Goals:
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
Prescott
 
Goals:
Geros
Geros
Ref: Tim Mander
 Match Report

 Group Four
 Team Pts 
  Ireland 78  38 
  Samoa 57  58 
  New Zealand Maoris 49  67 
  Scotland 34  55 
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Ireland's captain Terry O'ConnorIrish joy
Ireland reach the quarter-finals

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Scots go paintballing for preparation

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Great Britain rugby league Home alone
Should the GB rugby league team return?

Barrie McDermott
Watch out England


Scotland captain Danny Russell reflects on World Cup defeats
Devastated at defeats


John Mathews
The Irish revolution



Absolute beginner



Maori pride


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