Ireland Surrender 19-Point Advantage, Succumb to USA in WXV Global Series Opener
In a dramatic turn of events during the opening fixture of the WXV Global Series, the Irish women’s rugby side saw a comfortable 19‑point cushion evaporate, ultimately falling 40‑36 to the United States. The match, staged in Dublin, began with the hosts asserting their dominance early on, only to watch the lead slip away as the Americans mounted a relentless comeback.
From the first whistle, Ire…
Sept. 20, 2026, 7:43 p.m.