Early pressure from USA but Stacey Flood helps Ireland win a penalty

Megan Foster gets the match underway for the USA Eagles

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A historic night sees the RDS host it's first ever Women's Rugby International as Ireland and the USA Eagles do battle. Ireland are currently eighth in the World Rankings, while the USA Eagles sit sixth. Ireland will be playing their first test of the November window, while the USA Eagles played two recent matches against Canada, losing both encounters 15-9 and 26-13 respectively. Head to head thee sides have met on seven occasions, with the USA Eagles winning five matches to the two of Ireland.