Relief for Schmidt as Ireland edge victory against US

United States 12 Ireland 15

Relief for Schmidt as Ireland edge victory against US
Sun, 09 Jun, 2013 - 11:33

United States 12 Ireland 15

The US Eagles were denied a famous first victory over Ireland in Houston as the tourists escaped Texas with a win in front of new coach Joe Schmidt.

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