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]
Note: Summary below reflects test results by both teams.
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 |
Records[edit]Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
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Attendance[edit]Up to date as of 16 November 2022
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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] |