USA women's rugby overcomes Ireland to win 40-36 in Tallaght

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The USA women's rugby team secured a 40-36 comeback victory against Ireland in the WXV Global Series at Tallaght Stadium. Despite Ireland holding a commanding 17-0 lead within the first 20 minutes, the USA managed to overturn the deficit in the final 30 minutes of the match.

Ireland controlled the game for 63 minutes, with early tries from Vicky Elmes Kinlan contributing to their dominant start. However, the USA, coached by Jack Hanratty, utilized their maul and physical carries to score three unanswered tries late in the contest to claim the win.

Entities

Ireland Women's National Rugby Team · Jack Hanratty · Tallaght Stadium · USA Women's National Rugby Team · WXV Global Series

Sources

Ireland's attack flows before US physicality makes the difference in WXV opener [www.the42.ie]

1 day ago

Ireland let 17-0 lead slip as USA claim brilliant comeback win in Tallaght [www.thejournal.ie]

2 days ago