Italy overcame a poor first half to secure a 52-8 victory over Namibia in a lacklustre start to their Rugby World Cup Pool A campaign.
A busy Sunday sees three games taking place, including Jamaica making their Rugby League World Cup debut.
We profile the 16 teams taking part in the men's tournament as the Rugby League World Cup returns to England this year.
All of the fixtures for this year's three Rugby League World Cup tournaments in England in October and November.
Italy moved a point clear at the top of Group A3 after a 2-1 win over Hungary in their Nations League clash in Cesena.
Joshua Kimmich struck to earn Germany a point in their opening Nations League encounter with Italy after Lorenzo Pellegrini had given the hosts the lead.
Roberto Mancini will stay on as Italy coach despite the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup again.
The World Cup 2022 play-offs take place over the next fortnight with the final three European berths yet to be decided ahead of this winter's tournament in Qatar.
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