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 … Rugby • 20 Oct 17
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 … Rugby • 19 Oct 17
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 … 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
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 • 25 Aug 17
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 … Rugby • 23 Aug 17
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
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 … Rugby • 18 Aug 17
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 … Rugby • 17 Aug 17
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 … Rugby • 17 Aug 17
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 … 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" … Rugby • 16 Aug 17
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, … 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 … Rugby • 15 Aug 17
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 … Rugby • 13 Aug 17
'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 … Rugby • 11 Aug 17
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 … Rugby • 11 Aug 17
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 … Rugby • 08 Aug 17
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 … Rugby • 24 Jul 17
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 … Six Nations • 16 Mar 17
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 … 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
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, … Rugby • 20 Jan 17
Tierney brings fresh faces into November plans Tom Tierney has freshened up his Ireland squad by naming six uncapped players in his 31-woman panel for the looming November Internationals. Rugby • 27 Oct 16
