
Ireland look set to miss out on a place in the Tri-Nations Series when it returns to the schedule in 2009.

Coach Andy Kelly has called for Ireland to be added to an expanded Tri-Nations after his side's brave World Cup exit.

Both Paul Cullen and Martin Offiah lament Ireland's kicking - or lack of it - as they exit the World Cup to Fiji.

Ireland's hopes of setting up a semi-final showdown with Australia were ended after Fiji powered to a 30-14 win.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 6 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 4 |
| 3 | England | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -50 | 2 |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -92 | 0 |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Ireland | |
| Monday 10th November | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| Fiji 30 - 14 Ireland | |
| Wednesday 5th November | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| Ireland 34 - 16 Samoa | |
| Monday 27th October | |
| Rugby League World Cup | |
| Tonga 22 - 20 Ireland | |
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Both Paul Cullen and Martin Offiah lament Ireland's kicking - or lack of it - as they exit the World Cup to Fiji.