The Lansdowne Road riot broke out in the first half of the friendly on February 15, 1995. English supporters forced the abandonment of the game 27 minutes into the match after Ireland took the lead. More than 20 people were injured when projectiles were thrown from the upper to lower parts of the stadium. The note said: “The choice of particular parts of the stadium to accommodate English fans created difficulties. It said spectators should be seated in a way that is “irrespective of whether the match is competitive or a friendly”.

Source: Irish Examiner December 29, 2025 02:30 UTC