Nine-try Ireland account for USA

A rampant Ireland scored nine tries in a comprehensive 55-19 victory over the United States in New Jersey.

Ireland kicked off their tour in style Saturday thanks to Keith Earls’ first-half double at Red Bull Arena.

Debutants Jacob Stockdale and James Ryan ran in tries in a youthful side, while Niall Scannell, Kieran Marmion, Jack Conan, Luke McGrath and Simon Zebo were also on the scoresheet for Ireland, who led 29-7 at half-time.

It took Ireland only three minutes to hit the front after Tiernan O’Halloran played in Earls in the left corner, though Joey Carbery was unable to convert.

FT: @USARugby 19 @IrishRugby 55 #TeamOfUs 9 tries and 5 new caps. pic.twitter.com/Fr1zF9cSWJ

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) June 10, 2017

Stockdale capped his international bow with a try as he raced through to score and Garry Ringrose added the extras for a 12-0 lead.

Earls was at it again, while Scannell and Marmion all crossed over before the interval after Nick Civetta gave the Americans something to cheer about.

Civetta blocked down a Carbery chip to claim an easy five-pointer in front of the posts.

Carbery’s difficult day continued in the second half after he was charged down by John Quill, while Ryan Matyas reduced the deficit to 36-19.

The result, however, was never in doubt as Conan, McGrath, Ryan and Zebo crossed over.