Article: WALES DENY KELLY'S SIDE FINAL PLACE; RUGBY LEAGUE.(Sport)

Byline: ROB COLE

Wales 42pts

Ireland 12pts

IRELAND'S hopes of reaching the final of the rugbyleague.com European Cup final were buried under an avalanche of Welsh tries after an encouraging start. Despite taking an early 12-point lead, Ireland withered in the face of the direct running of the Welsh forwards at a rain-soaked Sardis Road pitch in Pontypridd. Poor tackling and a lack of possession mean Lestyn Harris' fledgling home side will face Scotland in Sunday's final.

Having beaten Serbia 82-0 in their opening game in the tournament this was always going to be a sterner test, but coaches Andy Kelly and Barrie McDermott had every ...

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