‘100 per cent Ireland has earned another NFL game’ – Pittsburgh Steelers ace Aaron Rodgers hails ‘fantastic’ Dublin experience
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of Pittsburgh Steelers and Safety Harrison Smith #22 of Minnesota Vikings after the 2025 NFL International Game at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Victorious Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has said it is an “honour” to represent American football in Dublin as his side sealed a 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
The game in a sold out Croke Park was the first of its kind in Ireland, and ended in high drama as the Vikings fought back from a 21-6 deficit to have the opportunity to win the game in the final phases.
Players including TJ Watt, who had a crucial interception, and quarterback Aaron Rodger