Tierney signs as part of £1m Tigers transfer deal

TOM TIERNEY was unveiled yesterday by the Leicester Tigers as part of a £1m transfer coup aimed at strengthening their position at the pinnacle of European rugby.

Munster scrum-half Tierney, who has eight caps, has also been out of favour with his national side since Ireland’s 50-18 hammering against England two years ago.

Leicester coach Dean Richards has also captured highly rated French prop Franck Tournaire from Toulouse, while Welsh hooker Rhys Williams has also agreed a contract at Welford Road.