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USA stages second-half comeback to beat Ireland 40-36 in WXV

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:51 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

USA stages second-half comeback to beat Ireland 40-36 in WXV

Summary

The USA came from 12 points down to secure a 40-36 victory over Ireland in their WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium on September 20, 2026. Ireland led 24-12 at halftime, buoyed by tries from Vicky Elmes Kinlan, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald, and Aoife Wafer. However, following a yellow card for Elmes Kinlan, the USA capitalized, scoring four tries in the second half, including two from Kathryn Treder. Despite a late effort from Ireland's Dorothy Wall, the USA held on for the win. They next face Japan on September 27 in Galway.

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By the Numbers

•USA trailed 24-12 at halftime
•Ireland scored five first-half tries
•USA scored four second-half tries
•Kathryn Treder scored twice for the USA
•Next match for USA is against Japan on September 27

Latest Updates

2:51 PMYahoo Sports — USA stun Ireland with comeback WXV win in Dublin
2:51 PMBBC Sport — USA stun Ireland with comeback WXV win in Dublin

What they're saying

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The United States stage a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Ireland 40-36 in their WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium.
— Yahoo Sports