Ireland’s second-half collapse allows USA to secure stunning comeback win in Tallaght
4 sources·Updated September 21, 2026
Ireland USA match
Covered by 4 sources
- Irish Independent Sport·19h agoIreland head coach Scott Bemand says shock capitulation to USA is their ‘first blip’Read at Irish Independent Sport →
- Irish Independent Life·1d agoIreland suffer shock defeat to USA after throwing away commanding 19-point leadRead at Irish Independent Life →
- Irish Times Sport·1d agoIreland’s second-half collapse allows USA to secure stunning comeback win in Tallaght
Leading 31-12 after 45 minutes, Ireland conceded four converted tries as the visitors made their superior power tell
Read at Irish Times Sport → - Irish Examiner Sport·1d agoIreland collapse allows USA take spoils in WXV opener
When Dorothy Wall scored Ireland's fifth try in the 46th minute and it was converted by Dannah O'Brien, Scott Bemand's side looked to be home and hosed and justifying their tag as the world's fifth-best team against the side ranked eighth.
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