Tierney resigns as Ireland’s head coach

Tom Tierney has resigned as Ireland's head coach following their disappointing performance at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Tierney told RTÉ that his final game as coach would be the 7th Place Final defeat to Wales. He was appointed head coach after the 2014 World Cup, where the team finished in fourth place.

"I've had three great years. I'm very, very proud of what I've done," he said.

"It wasn't an easy job coming into. We've brought through a lot of good players, and players who can play international rugby. Unfortunately, we don't have enough yet.

"I suppose, where we are now is pretty much where we deserve to be, from a quality level.

"Very pleased with my three years, and it's on to something different now."

Ireland did not have a great tournament on home ground and Tierney has taken a lot of the blame for this. 

His predecessor Phillip Doyle and Ireland prop Ruth O'Reilly both said he did not prepare the team well for this tournament.

Tierney will take up an as yet unknown role within the IRFU.