Rugby: Ireland have comfortable half-time lead

Ireland lead by 13 points at half-time thanks to a Frankie Sheehan try and three penalty kicks and one conversion from the boot of Ronan O'Gara.

Sun, 11 Nov, 2001 - 14:44

Ireland lead by 13 points at half-time thanks to a Frankie Sheehan try and three penalty kicks and one conversion from the boot of Ronan O'Gara.

The Samoan's have rarely threatened and their only score came from a penalty by E Va'a.

Latest score: Ireland 16, Samoa 3

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