Ireland cap off memorable year with come from behind win against USA

It was a successful end to the year as Ireland beat USA on Friday night.

Ireland took advantage of United States indiscipline to come from behind and wrap up their WXV1 campaign with a 26-14 win in Vancouver.

Two tries from Hope Rogers on her 50th international appearance, either side of an Erin King reply, gave the US a 14-7 lead at half-time but a penalty try awarded after a Tahlia Brody sin-binning brought the Irish level.

Cliodhna Moloney and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe then touched down in the closing stages to win it for Ireland as the US also lost Rachel Ehrecke and Rachel Johnson to yellow cards.

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The win comes after a memorable end of the year for Ireland. Scott Bemand's side started off their autumn with a home win against Australia before travelling to Vancouver to beat New Zealand in a massive upset.

The side did lose to Canada despite a spirited effort but a further win against the USA caps off a good 2024.

Ireland earned big wins against both Wales and Scotland in the Six Nations earlier this year.

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