Rugby League World Cup: PNG v Ireland, Italy v USA, Fiji v Wales rolling coverage
LEAD by James Tedesco, Italy have belted the USA. In PNG, the Kumuls have scraped home against Ireland, while Fiji run up a cricket score against Wales.
JARYYD Hayne has led Fiji to a crushing 72-6 victory over Wales in the second game in Townsville.
The Bati were at their entertaining and brutal best, scoring over 40 points in the first half alone with Hayne starring in the No.6 jersey.
Earlier in Townsville, Italy rebounded from a disappointing loss against Ireland in their first game and a controversial week off the field to thump USA.
PNG continued their winning ways with a scrappy, yet thrilling, win over Ireland in Port Moresby.
MATCH REPORT: Hayne Plane soars as Fiji thrash Wales
MATCH REPORT: Kumuls chaos after thrilling win
MATCH REPORT: Italy dodge punches to ground Hawks
Originally published as Rugby League World Cup: PNG v Ireland, Italy v USA, Fiji v Wales rolling coverage
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