Pool A - Ireland v Samoa
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Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
The big picture – Tusi Pisi of Samoa takes a selfie with a group of Ireland fans after his side's defeat in the Pool A match. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Handshakes all round – Rory Best of Ireland leads his team off the pitch after their Pool A win over Samoa. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Blown away – dejected Chris Vui of Samoa walks towards the dressing room after being on the end of a seven-try defeat by Ireland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Stripping yarn – Ireland's Cian Healy has his shirt almost pulled off his back during a furious scrap for the ball. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Sixth sense – CJ Stander's team-mates crowd round to offer pats on the back after he scores Ireland's sixth try. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Double trouble – Ireland's Niall Scannell is lifted off his feet by two Samoa defenders as he tries to barge past. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Well done – Andrew Porter congratulates Jordan Larmour after his Ireland team-mate scores their side's fifth try. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Up and over – Jordan Larmour take evasive action to avoid an attempted tackle by Dwane Polataivao and lands to score Ireland's fifth try. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Extra special – Johnny Sexton scores Ireland's fourth try to earn them a bonus point in the match against Samoa. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Flat out – Ulupano Seuteni of Samoa is treated by medical staff on the pitch after a high tackle by Bundee Aki of Ireland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Off – Referee Nic Berry shows Bundee Aki of Ireland a red card for his high tackle on Ulupano Seuteni. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Magic moment – Samoa players celebrate as Jack Lam (obscured) scores his team's first try. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Having a bawl – Rory Best shouts instructions to his team-mates during the comfortable Pool A victory over Samoa. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Sore one – Bundee Aki of Ireland tackles Ulupano Seuteni of Samoa too high and is punished with a red card. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Making a break for it – Kane Le'Aupepe of Samoa forces a way through the Ireland defence in the Pool A match at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Triple treat – Johnny Sexton celebrates with his Ireland team-mates after scoring his team's third try. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Weighing in with a try – Tadhg Furlong uses his huge bulk to sweep aside all tacklers and barrel his way over the line for Ireland's second try. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Jack hammer – Samoa's Jack Lam makes a determined bid to barge his way past Ireland's Conor Murray. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Watch your back – Iain Henderson takes the ball for Ireland but immediately comes under pressure from a Samoa tackle. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
The Samoa players perform the siva tau in front of the Ireland players before the start of their Pool A match at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Irish eyes will surely be smiling at this tiny supporter as he bawls out a song of support for Ireland in their match against Samoa. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Still in the running – Ireland players warm up for their match against Samoa in which they will be hoping to take the points the need to qualify for the quarter-finals. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Dublin up as a Mohawk – an Ireland fan sports an unusual hairstyle as he makes his way to the stadium for the match against Samoa. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
All at sea – a Samoa fan with a fish helmet on his head awaits kick-off in the match against Ireland. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Leading role – Ireland's Bundee Aki is out in front as he and his team-mates arrive at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium for the match with Samo. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
He kept that under his hat – an Ireland fans bursts into song to a tune provided by a musician outside the Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium before the game against Samoa. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
A detailed view of a Samoa shirt inside the changing room prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Ireland and Samoa at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)