The Irish captain William Porterfield says his team believes it's capable of reaching the knock out stage of the tournament.

Is it the famous European nine- dart finish of a clean sweep in the pool followed by three knock out stage victories?

Secondly, there was no let up in Kilkenny's effort, even if they had already qualified for the knock out stages.

Leinster also yesterday announced they are resigned to playing without him until the knock out stages, presuming they progress that far.

The Junior All Whites have made history by qualifying for the knock out stages of the under 20 football World Cup.

Meanwhile, the Papua New Guinea men's sevens team failed to qualify for the knock out stages of the Hong Kong Qualifyer.