Ireland's Las Vegas test against USA cancelled over Covid travel restrictions

Andy Farrell’s Ireland had been scheduled to play the Eagles in Las Vegas on October 30

Ireland's Gavin Coombes scores a try against the USA this summer. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Ireland’s proposed autumn Test against the United States has been cancelled in the wake of continuing travel restrictions between the two countries.

Andy Farrell’s side had been scheduled to play the Eagles in Las Vegas on October 30 but with US President Joe Biden’s decision not to lift a travel ban on visitors from the EU and UK until November 1, organisers have concluded the Test match at Allegiant Stadium would not be economically viable without travelling Irish supporters.