Rugby League World Cup 2017: Ireland open with win over Italy

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Ireland set up the possibility of meeting England in the quarter-finals as they begin their World Cup campaign with a "thumping" 36-12 win over Italy in Cairns.

MATCH REPORT: Ireland 36-12 Italy

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