History of rugby union matches between Ireland and 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
 Ireland 		Won by
 United States 		Drawn Ireland points US
points
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

Records[]

Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.

Record Ireland United States
Longest winning streak 11 (5 November 1994–Present) N/A
Largest points for
Home 71 (10 July 2021) 19 (10 June 2017)
Away 83 (10 June 2000) 15 (5 November 1994)
Largest winning margin
Home 61 (10 July 2021) N/A
Away 80 (10 June 2000) N/A

Results[]

No. Date Venue Score Winner Competition
11 10 July 2021 Aviva Stadium, Dublin 71 – 10  Ireland 2021 July Tests
10 24 November 2018 Aviva Stadium, Dublin 57 – 14  Ireland 2018 November Tests
9 10 June 2017 Red Bull Arena, New Jersey 19 – 55  Ireland 2017 Ireland Tour
8 7 June 2013 BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston 12 – 15  Ireland 2013 Ireland Tour
7 11 September 2011 Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth, New Zealand 22 – 10  Ireland 2011 Rugby World Cup
6 31 May 2009 Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, California 10 – 27  Ireland 2009 Ireland Tour
5 20 November 2004 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 55 – 6  Ireland 2004 November Tests
4 10 June 2000 Singer Family Park, Manchester, New Hampshire 3 – 83  Ireland 2000 Ireland Tour
3 2 October 1999 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 53 – 8  Ireland 1999 Rugby World Cup
2 6 January 1996 Life College, Marietta, Georgia 18 – 25  Ireland
1 5 November 1994 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 26 – 15  Ireland

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
9 September 1989 Downing Stadium, Randalls and Wards Islands, New York City, United States 7 – 32  Ireland Not classed as a full international by Ireland who fielded an Ireland XV

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Head-To-Head: Ireland v USA". Irish Rugby. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Statistics". Irish Rugby. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Irish forge strong link with rugby in America". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
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