History of rugby union matches between Ireland and the United States
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Ireland and United States first played each other at rugby union in 1994 with Ireland emerging victorious, 26–15 at their home ground, Lansdowne Road, in Dublin.[1] They have played each other eleven times, five times in the United States, five times in Ireland and once at a neutral venue in New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[1] Ireland and the US also played each other in the 1999 Rugby World Cup, but the fixture was played at Ireland's home ground.[1] Ireland's 3–83 victory against the USA in June 2000 is their highest score and largest winning margin against any international opponent.[2] Ireland have won all eleven matches played between the teams.[2] In March 1990 an under-25 Ireland side beat at full USA side 12–10 at Thomond Park.[3] Four days prior to competing in their first international test match, a full USA side beat an Ireland Development side 13–20 at the Galway Sportsground on 1 November 1994.[3]
Summary
Note: Summary below reflects test results by both teams.
Overview
Details | Played | Won by![]() | Won by![]() | Drawn | Ireland points | US points |
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In Ireland | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 262 | 53 |
In US | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 62 |
Neutral venue | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 10 |
Overall | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 489 | 125 |
RecordsNote: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
| AttendanceUp to date as of 16 November 2022
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Results
No. | Date | Venue | Score | Winner | Competition | Attendance | Report |
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1 | 5 November 1994 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | 26–15 | ![]() | [4] | ||
2 | 6 January 1996 | Life College, Marietta, Georgia | 18–25 | ![]() | [5] | ||
3 | 2 October 1999 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | 53–8 | ![]() | 1999 Rugby World Cup | 30,000 | [6] |
4 | 10 June 2000 | Singer Family Park, Manchester, New Hampshire | 3–83 | ![]() | 2000 Ireland tour | [7] | |
5 | 20 November 2004 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | 55–6 | ![]() | 2004 November Tests | 38,376 | [8] |
6 | 31 May 2009 | Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, California | 10–27 | ![]() | 2009 Ireland tour | 10,000 | [9] |
7 | 11 September 2011 | Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth, New Zealand | 22–10 | ![]() | 2011 Rugby World Cup | 20,823 | [10] |
8 | 7 June 2013 | BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston | 12–15 | ![]() | 2013 Ireland tour | 20,181 | [11] |
9 | 10 June 2017 | Red Bull Arena, New Jersey | 19–55 | ![]() | 2017 Ireland tour | 22,370 | [12] |
10 | 24 November 2018 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin | 57–14 | ![]() | 2018 November Tests | 51,000 | [13] |
11 | 10 July 2021 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin | 71–10 | ![]() | 2021 July Tests | 6,000 | [14] |
XV Results
Below is a list of matches that the United States has awarded matches test match status by virtue of awarding caps, but Ireland did not award caps.
Date | Venue | Score | Winner | Comments | Attendance | Report |
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9 September 1989 | Downing Stadium, Randalls and Wards Islands, New York City, United States | 7–32 | ![]() | Not classed as a full international by Ireland who fielded an Ireland XV | [15] |
References
- ^ a b c "Head-To-Head: Ireland v USA". Irish Rugby. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Statistics". Irish Rugby. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Irish forge strong link with rugby in America". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TOUR - Lansdowne Road, 5 November 1994". espnscrum. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "IRELAND TOUR - Atlanta, 6 January 1996, 12:00 local, 17:00 GMT". espnscrum. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Ireland breeze past USA". espnscrum. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Pacey Irish romp to a record 13-try win". Irish Times. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "USA sunk by Irish surge". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "USA 10-27 Ireland". RTE. 31 May 2009. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ "Ireland ground Eagles for opening win". espnscrum. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Ian Madigan kicks Ireland to victory". espn.co.uk. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Ireland Conquer Eagles in New Jersey". americas rugby news. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Friendly 2018". espnscrum. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Baloucoune wonder try sparks Ireland to life as they put 71 points on USA". the42. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "IRELAND XV TOUR - New York, 9 September 1989, 16:00 local, 20:00 GMT". espnscrum. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
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