Ireland lost their second game in Group A today, to confirm their exit from the tournament.
It finished in Huddersfield, England 42, Ireland 0.
The Irish have Australia up next in Thomand Park, which would be considered the toughest game of the group.
The English ran in five first half tries and led 30-0 after just 23 minutes.
A huge crowd of 24,375 gathered to see England's 'must not lose' game, and they weren't disappointed.
The Irish fought until the end and never gave up, but the difference in class showed in the end.
