RFC Verdict
USA defeated Ireland by 4 points, 36–40.
| Winner | USA |
|---|---|
| Margin | 4 |
| Verified score | 36–40 |
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DateSeptember 20, 2026
VenueTallaght Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
USA defeated Ireland by 4 points, 36–40.
| Winner | USA |
|---|---|
| Margin | 4 |
| Verified score | 36–40 |
76 total points were scored.
USA scored 53% of the match points.
The total was 9.0 points above the competition average of 67.0.
| Total points | 76 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 4 |
Ireland: L
USA: W
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
USA’s attack (40.0 points per match) against Ireland’s defence (40.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Ireland points for | 36 |
|---|---|
| Ireland points against | 40 |
| USA points for | 40 |
| USA points against | 36 |
Ireland is now 0-0-1 in this competition.
USA is now 1-0-0 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
USA next faces Wales — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 9:00 AM.
Ireland next faces Japan — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 6:45 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
| Current Margin | 4 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 4 |
| Meetings | 3 |
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between Ireland and USA available in this dataset.
| Meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Ireland |
| Away Team | USA |
Their recorded meetings average 70.3 combined points.
| Combined Points | 211 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 3 |
| Average | 70.3 |
Meetings currently recorded by RFC