Thu November 6, 2008 Rleague Interview: Ireland Lock Simon Finnigan 2008 World Cup - Pool C Ireland have run out convincing 34-16 winners against Samoa to advance through to the Qualifying Final against Fiji and one of their best performers was lock forward Simon Finnigan, who scored a try and got through a mountain of work. 2:10
Rleague Interview: Ireland Second Rower Ben Harrison 2008 World Cup - Pool C Ireland ran out convincing 34-16 victors against Samoa in the Pool C World Cup clash at Parramatta Stadium last night and one of their outstanding performers was Warrington backrower Ben Harrison. 1:53
Rleague Interview: Ireland Coach Andy Kelly 2008 World Cup - Pool C Ireland have advanced through to the World Cup Qualifying Final defeating Samoa 34-16 at Parramatta Stadium last night. 1:36
Mon November 3, 2008 Wayne Kerr to make World Cup debut 2008 World Cup - Pool C Irish-born frontrower Wayne Kerr will make his World Cup debut against Samoa on Wednesday night after he was named in Andy Kelly's 17-man Ireland Wolfhounds squad earlier today. 20:17
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Rleague Interview: Ireland Lock Simon Finnigan Thu November 6, 2008 Ireland have run out convincing 34-16 winners against Samoa to advance through to the Qualifying Final against Fiji and one of their best performers was lock forward Simon Finnigan, who scored a try and got through a mountain of work.
Finnigan backed up a break on the inside to score Ireland's try and produced a strong all-round performance as Ireland upset Samoa to advance through to the next round where they'll take on Fiji with the winner to play Australia in the Semi Final.
Finnigan said it was a tough game and he was over the moon that Ireland got the points. A lot of people written off Ireland, but Finnigan was confident that Ireland would get up on top.
The victory by Ireland will be a massive boost for Irish Rugby League according to Finnigan and if they can overcome Fiji it would put Rugby League on the map in Ireland.
When asked about a European Cup Finnigan said it would be excellent for the game, but wondered whether England would be in favour of such a concept.
Finnigan said that the World Cup has been a roller coaster ride and that the team spirit is unbelievable. Finnigan said that no one expected Ireland to progress this far in the World Cup and will be taking each game as it comes.
Finnigan this year played for Bradford in the Super League competition and next year will be transferring to Huddersfield where he'll be coached by Nathan Brown. Finnigan said that he's excited to be coached by Brown and said that he did pretty well at the Dragons.
Rleague Interview: Ireland Second Rower Ben Harrison Thu November 6, 2008 Ireland ran out convincing 34-16 victors against Samoa in the Pool C World Cup clash at Parramatta Stadium last night and one of their outstanding performers was Warrington backrower Ben Harrison.
The victory by Ireland saw them finish above Tonga and Samoa to win Pool C and advance through to the Qualifying Final where they'll play Fiji at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast with the winner taking on Australia in the Semi Finals.
Rleague.com was lucky enough to speak to Harrison after the match and he spoke openly about Ireland's World Cup campaign and the prospects for Warrington next year.
Harrison regarded the victory as one of the highlights of his career and admitted that he was confident that Ireland would emerge victors if they stuck to their game plan due to their superior fitness.
Harrison said he would be blown away by the opportunity to play Australia if Ireland is lucky enough to topple Fiji on Monday night.
When talking about Warrington's prospects for next year, he said there's no more excuses and it's time they delivered on their promise.
Harrison is one of the bright stars in the game today and has a long future in front of him.
Click on the link below to listen to the full Harrison interview.
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