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Former rugby player and coach Tom Tierney dies aged 46

Former Ireland rugby player and women's international coach Tom Tierney has died, aged 46.

Tom Tierney coached the team for three years

IRFU: Tierney was never exclusively women's XVs coach

The IRFU has said it "regrets any upset it has caused" over the decision to advertise for a part-time women's 15s coach and said that although it was never a full-time position it may become one following a review.

Rugby • 20 Oct 17

Ruth O'Reilly: 'I think it's hugely disappointing.'

IRFU have put no time or thought into this - O'Reilly

Ruth O'Reilly has aired her frustration at the IRFU's "distinct lack of strategy" with regard to the women's game and described the move to bring in a coach on a part-time basis as hugely disappointing.

Rugby • 19 Oct 17

Philip Doyle previously took charge of the Irish women's team

Doyle: Time for players to stand up to IRFU

Former Ireland head coach Philip Doyle believes it is time for the team to fight back against the appointment of a part-time head coach on a six-month contract.

Rugby • 18 Oct 17

IRFU seek part-time women's coach to replace Tierney

The IRFU have advertised for a part-time head coach to replace Tom Tierney at the helm of the women's national side.

Rugby • 17 Oct 17

Ireland will look to finish the World Cup on a high

Tierney forced to make changes for Wales clash

With Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy unavailable, coach Tom Tierney has made four changes to the Ireland team to take on Wales in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cyp 7th-8th play-off at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 25 Aug 17

Ireland have failed to fire at the World Cup

Steed & Cantwell question Irish prep for World Cup

Ireland's World Cup dream has been in tatters since the Pool C defeat France last week, and the post mortem has started even before their tournament has ended.

Rugby • 23 Aug 17

Ireland can finish as high as fifth or as low as eighth depending on their next two games

Tierney makes three changes for Wallaroos clash

Coach Tom Tierney has made three changes for Ireland's World Cup fifth place semi-final against Australia in Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

Rugby • 22 Aug 17

Ireland's Sene Naoupu, Claire Molloy and Lindsay Peat after the game

Tierney 'heartbroken' but proud of Irish efforts

A "heartbroken" Tom Tierney said Ireland have no time to mull on their defeat to the French as they gear up for a rematch with Australia and a chance to finish the World Cup on a high.

Rugby • 18 Aug 17

Lindsay Peat is tackled during a trying encounter

RECAP: France 21-5 Ireland

Relive the action from UCD Bowl as Tom Tierney's side were outclassed by Les Bleus with a place in the World Cup semi-final on the line.

Rugby • 17 Aug 17

It's do or die for Ireland against France

A night for fighting Irish to seize their destiny

Eight days after the show rolled into town, the spotlight fixes an unwavering glare on Ireland as their World Cup hopes and dreams are distilled into 80 minutes of all-or-nothing rugby.

Rugby • 17 Aug 17

Hannah Tyrrell: 'We know exactly what we need to do.'

No panic, just a burning desire to deliver - Tyrrell

No panic, just a burning desire to finally deliver the performance they're capable of - that's the message from Ireland wing Hannah Tyrrell on the eve of the do-or-die World Cup collision with France.

Rugby • 16 Aug 17

Ireland 'raring to go' against in-form France

Tom Tierney channelled his inner Jack Charlton ahead of the World Cup showdown with France as he called on Ireland to "put 'em under pressure" and dig out the win they need to make the semi-finals.

Rugby • 16 Aug 17

Paula Fitzpatrick was the Irish hero against Japan

Fitzpatrick starts in do-or-die France 'cup final'

Ireland's two-try hero against Japan, Paula Fitzpatrick, comes back into the starting 15 for the do-or-die World Cup showdown against France at the Belfield Bowl, with head coach Tom Tierney ready for a Pool C "cup final".

Rugby • 21 Aug 17

We know where we need to improve - Ireland coach

Ireland women's coach Tom Tierney admits that his side are up against it when they take on France in what looks like being a straight shoot-out for a World Cup semi-final place.

Rugby • 15 Aug 17

Tom Tierney is relishing the challenge that awaits from the French

French showdown is a cup final - Tierney

Tom Tierney admitted Ireland didn't perform against Japan on Sunday evening but remained confident his gritty team will click when it matters for their World Cup Pool C "cup final" with France.

Rugby • 13 Aug 17

Ireland were far from perfect in overcoming Australia

'Resilience' the buzz word as Ireland open with a win

It wasn't the perfect performance, but it was certainly the desired result for Ireland's Women team and so it's onwards and upwards for Tom Tierney's team as their Rugby World Cup campaign got off to a winning start.

Rugby • 11 Aug 17

Ireland's Marie-Louise Reilly wins a line-out against Australia

Tom Tierney: 'The occasion did get to us'

Ireland head coach Tom Tierney believes the huge build-up to the World Cup opener contributed to a nervy win over Australia, but is expecting his team to improve with each game.

Rugby • 11 Aug 17

Claire Molloy (L) and Lindsay Peat are put through their paces

Tierney shows his hand for crunch World Cup opener

Tom Tierney has shown his hand for Ireland's crucial World Cup opener against Australia in the UCD Bowl on Wednesday night.

Rugby • 08 Aug 17

Ali Miller draws on 'inspirational' Ireland team-mates

Alison Miller believes the Women's World Cup offers the Ireland team a completely different experience from the Six Nations and is hoping the team can avail of the increased time together as a group.

Rugby • 08 Aug 17

Ireland will play their pool games at the UCD Bowl

Briggs back as skipper as Ireland name World Cup squad

The Ireland squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup has been named, with Niamh Briggs returning to the fold as captain after missing the 6 Nations.

Rugby • 24 Jul 17

Larissa Muldoon and Ireland are one step away from a Grand Slam

Muldoon in from the start as Ireland seek Grand Slam

The Ireland's women team to play England in Friday's RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam showdown shows one change from the side that defeated Wales last weekend.

Six Nations • 16 Mar 17

Alison Miller returns to the Ireland team after missing the win over France on 7s duty

Three changes for Ireland Women as 7s trio return

Ireland Women's head coach Tom Tierney has made three changes to his side to face Wales, with Alison Miller, Hannah Tyrrell and Sene Naoupu all coming into the starting team.

Rugby • 08 Mar 17

Ireland captain Briggs focused on the here and now

In a huge year for Women's Rugby in Ireland, team captain Niamh Briggs insists Six Nations ambitions won't be impacted by the looming World Cup.

Rugby • 26 Jan 17

Connacht's Laura Feely is in the Ireland training squad

New faces in Ireland women's squad

Ireland women's head coach Tom Tierney has named a 30-woman squad for this weekend's training camp, which will also see the side play an uncapped, warm-up fixture against Wales in Donnybrook on Sunday.

Rugby • 20 Jan 17