World Cup pictures

Ireland get into a huddle before the game

The Irish team have shown superb team spirit in the tournament - even getting matching tattoos

Akuila Uate of Fiji takes on the Irish defence

Fiji winger Akuila Uate takes on the Irish defence in the semi-final qualifier on the Gold Coast

Sean Gleeson tries to stop Alipate Noilea

Ireland's Sean Gleeson tries to stop the challenge of Fiji's Alipate Noilea

Akuila Uate touches down for a try

Akuila Uate shows plenty of skill to put Fiji 10-6 ahead with the first of his two tries

Scott Grix is forced off after picking up a cut

Captain Scott Grix spills blood for the Irish cause and is forced off the field for some treatment

Jason Bukuya goes in for a try for Fiji

Fiji pile on the pressure early in the second half and Jason Bukuya capitalises to go in for a try

Fiji fans celebrate

Ireland battle bravely but it is Fiji who celebrate a 30-14 win and go on to meet favourites Australia in Sunday's semi-final

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